Using Simulation to Teach Swine Management Practices in Introductory-level Animal Science Coursework

Authors

  • Trent Wells Murray State University
  • Hunter Burnett Southern Arkansas University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56103/nactaj.v67iTT.172

Keywords:

simulation, animal science, swine

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Author Biography

Trent Wells, Murray State University

I am an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. I previously served as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education at Southern Arkansas University. My focus area is agricultural teacher education.

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Published

01/19/2024

How to Cite

Wells, T., & Burnett, R. (2024). Using Simulation to Teach Swine Management Practices in Introductory-level Animal Science Coursework. NACTA Journal, 67(TT). https://doi.org/10.56103/nactaj.v67iTT.172