Master Syllabus AG1753, Beef Production

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Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
The study of beef cattle production, providing and introduction into cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot production. The course will have an integrated approach to cattle production with emphasis placed on managing the herd for economic efficiency.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

  1. Determine how to manage a cow herd for maximum economic efficiency.
  2. The student will be able to determine break-even calculations for feeding cattle, running stockers, and selling calves.
  3. Develop an understanding of factors that affect the price of cattle.
  4. The student will become familiar with beef breeds and composites and how to use the breeds in a commercial setting.
  5. The student will be exposed to and will gain an understanding of the differences between the following types of cattle operations: Purebred industry, stocker programs, commercial cow/calf programs, and feedlots.
  6. The student will be informed of the current trends in the cattle industry.
  7. Develop an understanding of reproduction, nutrition, herd health, and genetics in beef.
Course Outline
  1. Beef cattle markets
    • Industry overview
    • Cattle processing
    • Carcass grading
    • Branded beef
  2. Feedlots
    • Industry overview
    • Feedlot management
    • Value-added management
    • Contemporary issues
  3. Cow/Calf production
    • Cow/calf goals
    • Crossbreeding
    • Selection of breeding animals
    • EPD
  4. Reproduction
    • Synchronization
    • AI, sexed semen, cloning
    • Calving
    • Heifer development
    • Culling
  5. Nutrition
    • Nutritional requirements
    • Feeds and feeding
    • Feed efficiency
  6. Feeding management
    • Grasses
    • Legumes
    • Grazing management
    • Winter feeding
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. In-class discussion
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Course textbooks
  2. Class handouts
Methods of Assessment

 

  1. SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by discussion posts.
  2. SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by final exam questions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.

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