AGR1276 LIVESTOCK RATIONS
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or the sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
AGR1276 - Livestock Rations (3 hrs.)
This course studies feedstuffs, feed processing, and nutrient digestion and utilization by livestock. The student will be able to apply the principles of livestock rations to feeding livestock through the use of technology in the formulation and calculation of livestock rations based on the requirements of the different livestock species and feeding livestock.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to formulate rations to feed livestock and that the nutritional needs of the animal is being meet.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate their knowledge of terminology, feed ingredients, and mixed rations
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare feed, including additives and implants
- Illustrate common problems with livestock rations and methods to control or correct them
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Introduction to Terms, Ingredients and Mixed Rations
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate their knowledge of terminology, feed ingredients, and mixed rations.
- Describe feed ingredient classifications
- Explain feed tags
- Perform rations by hand and by computers
- Compare different nutritional needs of each species
- Describe palatability of feedstuffs
- Illustrate the meaning of terminology and usage within the industry
UNIT 2: Ration Formulation
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to prepare feed, including additives and implants.
- Hand calculate a Pearson Square.
- Perform algebraic calculations.
- Apply computer-based feed calculators.
- Illustrate the need and utilization of implants and additives in feed rations.
UNIT 3: Feed Management
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully illustrate common problems with livestock rations and methods to control or correct them.
- Define problems associated with bloat and solution for prevention and restoration.
- Describe the bioavailable and digestive value of feed ingredients
- Describe the availability of feedstuffs in various geographic locations
Projects Required:
Various, refer to syllabus
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
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