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3.00 Credits
Principles of etiology, pathology, symptomatology, diagnosis and suggested treatment as applied to common viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases of livestock. Topics to be emphasized include herd immunization programs, sanitation, quarantine, herd health programs and economic aspects of disease control. Prereq: CHEM 112 or 122, and MBIO 251.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of the science of muscle tissue and its conversion to fresh meat. Study of the anatomy and biochemistry of muscle tissue. Physiological function of muscle in the animal. Properties of fresh and processed meats. Preservation of meat and meat products and the fabrication of beef, pork and lamb carcasses into retail cuts and selected processed cuts. Prereq: BIOL 120 or 140, and CHEM 111 or 121 or concurrent enrollment.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive course in animal nutrition. The course will focus on basic concepts in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry as they relate to digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients and other compounds in animal feedstuffs; and the use of feed additives to enhance nutrient utilization, animal health and well-being. The course will also focus on applied concepts related to feedstuff identification, feed processing, analysis and use in practical diet formulation and feeding systems for livestock, horses and companion animals. Three hours lecture. Prereq: BIOL 120 or 140, and CHEM 112 or 122.
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1.00 Credits
Application of principles learned in Animal Nutrition (ANSC 350). This is a lab based course designed to give students some practical experience in feedstuff identification and utilization, feed processing and analysis, feed formulation and feeding management as it relates to feeding livestock, horses and companion animals. One two-hour lab. Coreq: ANSC 350.
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3.00 Credits
Application of genetic principles to breeding and improvement of farm animals and poultry. Role of selection, inbreeding, outbreeding and crossbreeding as related to development of breeding plans for each major species of farm animals and poultry. Prereq: BIOL 110 or 130 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
The study of the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Basic principles of physiological and functional organization of nervous, endocrine, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, renal and immune systems. Control, regulation and manipulation of organ development and function in domestic animals will be studied as it relates to improving production efficiency, maintaining health and improving animal welfare. Written reports will be required. Three one-hour lectures and one twohour lab. Prereq: BIOL 110 and 120, or BIOL 130 and 140, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Anatomy and physiology and reproduction including: endocrinology, reproductive cycles, fertilization, gestation, fetal development, parturition and lactation. Techniques for improving reproductive efficiency include: semen evaluation, artificial insemination, synchronization of ovulation, pregnancy diagnosis and embryo transfer. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Prereq: BIOL 110 and 120, or BIOL 130 and 140, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and activities involved in promoting and merchandising seedstock, including advertising, photography and ad copy layout, animal selection and preparation and utilization of performance records. Presentations by industry and breed association leaders. Includes field trips to seedstock operations and auctions. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Prereq: Junior standing and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the relationship of American animal agriculture to similar enterprises in Great Britain and other members of the European Common Market. Particular emphasis on marketing strategies for red meat and poultry products and differences in consumer attitudes. Includes field trips to production farms, processing facilities, markets and governmental agencies. Opportunity to experience and visit historical sites of interest, especially the origin of common breeds of meat animals. Investigations into the influence of European attitudes toward animal welfare practices and diet-health issues. Requires five-week summer study session in Great Britain for completion and credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor only. May be repeated once for credit.
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3.00 Credits
(3, 3) Research project involving supervised independent study in a specialized area. Topics may be selected from nutrition, breeding or selection, physiology, management or meat science. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Presentation of written project outline and written and oral reports of results required. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration. Prereq: Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2.75.
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