Specialization in Animal Production

The Specialization in Animal Production will be of interest to students who wish to study the improved efficiency of livestock production at the national and international levels.

Students are exposed to animal nutrition, reproduction and breeding in a context that respects environmental concerns and animal-welfare issues. Senior-level courses emphasize cutting-edge aspects of the various animal industries (dairy, beef, swine, sheep and poultry).

These courses are complemented by instruction at the Macdonald Campus Farm, as well as field trips to many production facilities throughout Québec. When taken in conjunction with the Major in Agro-Environmental Sciences and the Specialization in Professional Agrology, it conforms with the eligibility requirements of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec.

YOU MAY TAKE THIS SPECIALIZATION WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: Agro-Environmental Sciences; International Agriculture

For questions about the Animal Production Specialization, please contact the Specialization Co-ordinator .

Required courses: 21 credits

ANSC 301 Principles of Animal Breeding (3)
ANSC 312 Animal Health and Disease (3)
ANSC 323 Mammalian Physiology (3)
ANSC 324 Devel. Biology & Reproduction (3)
ANSC 433 Animal Nutrition (3)
ANSC 451 Dairy and Beef Prod Management (3)
ANSC 458 Swine and Poultry Production (3)

Complementary courses: 3 credits

ANSC 234 Biochemistry 2 (3)
ANSC 330 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)

CAREER PATHS CAN INCLUDE:

Federal and Provincial agencies such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, MAPAQ, Valacta, Feed Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Private Consulting (OAQ) and graduate studies.

For more career paths, please visit the Career Planning Service (CaPS) website.