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2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Catalog

AGSC 3400 - Animal Breeding and Genetics (3)

A study of the fundamental laws of heredity and their relation to livestock production. Identification and use of breed differences, breeding systems, gene frequencies, heritability and heterosis, pedigree information, and progeny testing for selection and mating of livestock are covered. Advances in livestock genetic evaluation techniques are also discussed.