Swine Science Undergraduate Certificate

Course Information

Swine Breeding and Gestation Management

University:

North Carolina State University

Course Number:

ANS 262

Credit Hours:

1 credit hours - $440 per credit

Start/End Dates:

January 21, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Overview

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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Textbooks

Not Required

Course Access

WolfWare at NCSU

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 login 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.

Information is subject to change.

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Drops and Refunds:

Students adhere to the drop and refund policies and deadlines of their home university.

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