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3.00 Credits
Three credits. A review of the horse from the prehistoric era to present day with a focus on the development and contributions of horse breeds in the U.S. and state horse industry. Roles of breed associations, principles of genetics, selection of desired traits, genetic abnormalities associated with specific breeds, and matching breeds to disciplines discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 1410; BIOL 1110/1111, 1120/1121; junior-level classification or higher. Basic principles of genetics, crossbreeding, inbreeding, and molecular genetics. Animal breeding topics include use of quantitative traits, prediction of breeding value, methods of selection, and genetic evaluations. Offered fall only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisite: ABAS 2110 or 2400 or approval of instructor. Scientific principles relevant to production requirements of horses as related to exercise physiology and performance, growth, reproductive physiology and state, age, and clinical support. Facilities management, marketing, legal aspects of horse ownership, and career opportunities covered.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisite: ABAS 1410. Management practices for farm animal species. Practices include animal handling, restraint techniques, feeding, milking, castrations, identification methods, and herd health problems.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 1110/1111, 1120/1121; ABAS 1410. The parts, functions, and anatomical relationships of various organs and systems of domestic animals.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Basic techniques in the science and art of making, fitting, and actual shoeing of horses according to proper methods. One lecture and two two-hour laboratory periods. (Offered at irregular times in conjunction with the Division of Continuing Studies.)
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 1410; junior-level classification or higher. Management practices essential for economic beef production including breeding, feeding, and herd health. Purebred, commercial, stocker, feedlot, and processing segments evaluated. Offered fall only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 1410; junior- level classification or higher. Understanding management of the pig's environment and genetics to maximize profits. Includes nutrition, reproduction, genetics, housing, herd health, and management practices. Offered spring only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. (Also listed under Agribusiness.) Prerequisites: ABAS 1410; junior-level classification or higher. A comprehensive study of commercial chicken production. Topics include the structure of the U.S. commercial chicken industries; poultry housing and equipment; broiler, broiler breeder, hatchery, and commercial layer management; and poultry/egg processing. Field trips used to supplement course materials. Offered spring only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisite: ABAS 1410. The study of efficient sheep and goat production and management in the U.S. Topics include genetics and selection, reproduction, health and parasite control, nutrition, forages and grazing management, and product quality and marketing.
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