Animal Science 298M - Practicum-Belted Galloway Mgmt
Fall
2014
01
2.00
Katherine Beltaire
TU 6:00PM 8:00PM
UMass Amherst
73340
Students will learn about the beef cattle production cycle and participate actively in all aspects of herd management, including handling, vaccinating, deworming, breeding, calving, halter breaking, weaning, feeding, fitting, showing, marketing, and maintaining the health and welfare of the herd. Students will also have the opportunity to visit local beef farms and attend livestock shows.
This course is open to BS-Animal Science & BS-Pre-Veterinary Science majors only.