CSC Ranches and Livestock

CSC offers students the opportunity for a hands on learning experience that is second to none.  The cow herd consists of pure bred and crossbred cows.  The purebred operation features Simmental, Angus, and Santa Gertrudis.  The crossbred cows are used mainly as recips to assist in the development of our purebred herds.  CSC showcases these operations on its two major ranches: the Gary Harding Research Station and the CSC school ranch.  These facilities consist of 1,300 acres of which to use for labs and events.  Select students are employed by the college to assist with the programs at each facility.   

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CSC Sheep Production

CSC provides its students with accessibility to many segments of the livestock industry.  The sheep flock consists of approximately 30 head of ewes with the focus on club lamb production.  Genetics have been pooled from major club lamb breeders throughout the country.  Currently, lambs are being fed out at the school farm and are used in many contests, labs, and for practice classes for our livestock judging team.  Students workers assist with every aspect of the sheep operation.   

CSC Swine Production

CSC currently operates 10 purebred and crossbred sows focused on the development of replacement females and the marketing of 4-H and FFA projects.  Sows are artificially inseminated using boars from the top boar studs in the country.  There has been a tremendous increase in the quality of the swine produced in recent years.    

 

 

   

 

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