364 PASTURE MANAGEMENT AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION 



mining the relation of climatic factors to plant growth and 

 livestock production. It would probably not be necessary to 

 offer a special course in meteorology, as this work could be given 

 either in connection with the study of plant ecology or some 

 related subject. 



OUTLINE OF GRAZING COURSE 



Condensed Outline Suggested for Practical and Professional 

 Instruction in Pasture and Livestock Management 



I. Introductory. 



1. Range and pasture management defined; its object 

 and scope. 



2. Need for improved handling of pasture lands and 

 pasture stock. 



3. Demand for trained range and pasture technicians. 



II. Range History and Livestock Economics. 



1. The livestock industry in relation to agriculture and 

 forestry. 



A . The farm : Economical use of roughages and other 

 feeds; maintenance of soil fertility; diversified 

 farming vs. specialized agriculture. 



B. The ranch (range). 



C. PubHc domain. 



D. Woodland pasture. 



a. National Forests. 



h. Privately owned woodlots. 



c. Unappropriated lands. 



2. Meat production and consumption. 



A. Production of the world. 



B. Production in the United States. 



a. Eastern and Western States. 

 h. The twelve chief range States. 



c. Farms. 



d. National Forests. 



C. Meat consumption by different nations. 



