2023 Fall Course Info
2024 Spring Course Info
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Spring 2024 Course Information
Swine Breeding and Gestation Management
| University: | North Carolina State University |
| Course Number: | ANS 262 |
| Credit Hours: | 1 credit hours - $435 per credit |
| Start/End Dates: | January 16, 2024 - April 23, 2024 |
Course Description
Concepts related to: reproductive physiology and endocrinology of boars and sows; genetic selection programs; development programs for future replacement gilts and boars; semen collection, evaluation, and preparation; detection of estrus and artificial insemination; pregnancy diagnosis; feeding and housing programs for gestating sows; environmental management; records; diseases; and development of quality assurance programs for identifying and solving reproductive problems.
Contacts
Instructor
Billy Flowers
Office: 919-515-4003
William_Flowers@ncsu.edu
Campus Coordinator
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Disability Support Services
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Textbooks
Not Required
Course Access
About one week before NCSU's first day of class (or, if it is close to the start of classes, as soon as the student signs up), campus coordinator Bria Sledge will email individual students a welcome letter with his/her campus Unity ID, student ID number, and temporary password. The email also includes log in instructions for the student’s gmail account and course content.
Exam Proctor
This course does not require an exam proctor.
Synchronous Components
This course does not include synchronous components.
In addition to professional development and advancement, this program challenges and promotes my personal growth as I gain skills and understanding applicable to my own life and relationships. I look forward to using the lessons from each class in every segment of my life.