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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Junior Seminar, combined with the subsequent Agriculture Seminar, will afford the student the opportunity to "experience" the application of theirtechnical, communication, and organizational skills in the development, investigation, reporting, and presentation of an undergraduate research/investigation project Students are expected to select a project, research existing information, design their investigation, author the introduction and procedures and seek funding, if applicable The project should critically investigate an issue or problem in agriculture, natural resource management or agri-business in which the student has an intrinsic interest and/or potential career opportunity Fall
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the recommended management and production practice for food producing animals Fall
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3.00 Credits
The class objective is to clarify the principles of animal nutrition, common livestock feeds, and proper feeding of livestock Specifi cally; nutrient groups and characteristics, digestive systems, animal requirements, feed analysis, common feedstuffs, ration formulation, and feeding of the different classes of beef animals, will be covered extensively with additional information on equine, dairy, swine, and poultry nutrition presented Fall
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2.00 Credits
This class is designed to develop an understanding of the factors involved in meeting the nutritional needs of horses in various stages of development or performance This is a practical approach to nutrition Fall
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2.00 Credits
Since the equine world is now big business, students must approach training or breeding operations as a business Students will study the forms of business, income tax considerations, develop a business plan, insurance considerations, liability programs, records, hobby versus a business, agreements and contracts Fall
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2.00 Credits
Students will study the reproductive tract, hormone control, the signs of heat, breeding methods, semen evaluation, and management of the breeding herd Fall
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2.00 Credits
Students will develop an understanding of health requirements and care of horses Vaccination schedules, deworming and preventative measures are explored The student will also study diseases, wound care, basic fi rst aid, unsoundness and sources of unsoundness Fall
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2.00 Credits
This class includes understanding mental capacity, motivation, and reactions of horses to different training techniques Proper restraining procedures to protect the horse and handler are explored Imprinting training for a foal is discussed A safety program will be designed to breeding or training operation Fall
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3.00 Credits
General production and management of major meat animal species Topics include: production systems, feeding, facilities, health economics, and marketing Spring
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3.00 Credits
Processing of meat animal carcasses into National Association of Meat Purveyors (NAMP) wholesale and retail cuts Offered on Demand
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