Fall Courses – Professional Swine Manager

Fall Semester Courses

Breeding Stock Management

Credit Hours: 3 credits

Approximate Cost: $635

Course Schedule: 

Description: This online hybrid course provides a comprehensive study of the swine breeding herd.  It focuses on the technical aspects of the breeding, gestation and farrowing departments in a swine operation. Topics include the conditioning, care and management of gilts, sows and boars, breeding schedules, breeding methods, stock replacement, herd integration, replacement strategies, gestation management, lactation management, reproductive health considerations, and care of piglets prior to weaning.

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Nursery and Finishing Management

Credit Hours: 3 credits

Approximate Cost: $635

Course Schedule:

Description: This online hybrid course covers nursery and finishing management. Topics include growth principles, management routines, biosecurity considerations, social stress, nutritional stress, housing requirements, building design, ventilation, common diseases, issues, and the development of a management guide for finishing swine.  This course also covers a study on the requirements of the growing/finishing animal to maximize production and efficiency.

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NOTE: All courses require computer with speakers or a headset, as well as internet access.