Revised Date or /Fall 2011
ANSC 2602 Principles of Dairying
Course Philosophy and Instructor Requirements
Philosophy: This course is designed to introduce students to successful dairy production in Arkansas and the United States by
understanding breeds, selection, feeds, care of dairy cattle, product testing, composition, quality, food value, and consumption
of dairy products.
Instructor Objectives: The instructor's teaching techniques should ensure that the students are able to:
 Be knowledgeable of the dairy industry.
 Recognize essentials of successful dairy farm operations.
 Identify the dairy breeds.
 Select sires for genetic mating improvements.
 Be knowledgeable of A. I. procedures in dairy animals..
Course Teaching Requirements: The following should be followed by all instructors teaching this course (online and in the
traditional setting):
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Two hours of lecture per week.
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Lecture should include coverage of:
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Overview of the dairy industry.
Breeds of dairy cattle
i. Ayshire
ii. Brown Swiss
iii. Guernsey
iv. Holstein-Friesian
v. Jersey
Judging dairy cattle.
Fitting and showing dairy cattle.
Breeding dairy cattle.
Dairy cattle management.
Dairy cattle health, disease prevention, and parasite control.
Dairy cattle building and equipment.
Milk secretion and handling.
Examinations, quizzes, and homework assignments (online and in the traditional classroom) should include
exercises and objective questions that require students to demonstrate an understanding of dairy science
theories/concepts and their application.
Assessment Responsibilities: Instructors teaching this course are expected to participate in the assessment activities as
required by the University. Generally this course is assessed by utilizing preselected assessment questions imbedded in the
final exam.
Business and Agriculture Division Contact Information:
Division Chair: Robert Mitchum, 501-882-8847, rlmitchum@asub.edu
Lead Instructor: Chuck Wisdom, 501-882-8882, cwwisdom@asub.edu
Online Course Monitor: Wendell Dillard, 501-882-8914, wldillard@asub.edu