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3.00 Credits
Application of basic principles of nutrition in developing rations for beef cattle and sheep. Emphasis is placed on appropriate use of forages, animal requirements, ration formulation techniques, and development of economic rations to enhance profitability. Pre: ALS 3204. (2H,2L,3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Products obtained from animals (meat, eggs, dairy, by-products). Effect of production and processing of food animals upon product safety and quality. I, II. Pre: ALS 2304. (2H,2L,3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Normal and teratological embryology are intensively examined from ovulation through hatching or birth. Environmental, nutritional and genetic factors affecting embryogenesis. Even years.I. Pre: ALS 2304 or BIOL 3404. (2H,3L,3 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
Evaluation and grading of poultry and poultry products; selection of breeding stock; selection for egg production; factors contributing to quality. Pre: 1454. (1H,2L,2 Credits). II.
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3.00 Credits
Management of companion animals will be addressed in a comparative fashion, from the perspectives of physiology, anatomy, nutrition, genetics, reproduction and behavior. Interrelationships among these disciplines in the care and wellbeing of companion animals will be emphasized. Normal and aberrant behaviors will be described and techniques of behavior modification and pharmacological intervention will be discussed. To allow in-depth coverage of these topics, the course will be limited to dogs, cats and caged birds. Pre: 2464. (3H,3 Credits).
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1.00 Credits
Establishment of sound jumping skills. Continuation of more advanced flat work. Study of hunter courses and cross country jumping. Pass/Fail only. Pre: 2624. (4L,1 Credits). I,II.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced methods and techniques for jumping and precision riding. I,II. Pass/Fail only. Pre: 3524. (4L,1 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
Selection of market and breeding animals based on subjective and objective methods of evaluation. Basic understanding of evaluation principles, form-to-function, expected progeny differences, and performance records of beef cattle, swine, and sheep. Involves accurate decision making and oral reason presentations. II. Pre: 1454. (6L,2 Credits).
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2.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the principles and activities involved in successfully promoting and merchandising livestock. A livestock auction (Hokie Harvest Sale) is held at the conclusion of the course to provide experiences in advertising, salesmanship, livestock photography, facility development, sale management, and budgeting. Pre: Junior standing or consent. I. (2H,2 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Variable credit course.
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