Rangeland livestock production is one of the newest and most exciting fields at CABNR. The rangeland livestock production option of animal science provides students with current professional training in the management of rangelands. It also provides a strong foundation for a career in land use management.
The rangeland livestock production option is unique from those offered by other schools in that it combines several specialized fields of expertise. In addition to rangeland livestock production courses, students take much of their course work in a variety of disciplines, becoming knowledgeable in animal science, wildlife science, soils, botany, and ecology.
The rangeland livestock production option is a bachelor of science degree in Animal Science with emphasis on western rangeland livestock operations. The goal of the rangeland livestock production option is to educate students who can compete successfully for range-related jobs in Nevada, the Western United States, and throughout the world. The rangeland livestock production option emphasizes the protection of sustainable natural resources, proper use of livestock and the effective management and economic improvement of rangeland resources. It covers a broad spectrum of university courses centering on the concept of "multiple-use" resource management. The curriculum provides progressive advancement through theory and technique. Physiology, genetics, nutrition, botany, and ecology are a few of the topics examined at each level of sophistication. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and learning-by-doing. All classes include hands-on sessions in a practical environment. General animal science courses (Group 1 Department Requirements, 29 credit hours) are required in addition to the specialty courses listed below.
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