Credits: 3.
Consumer-oriented elective covering meat as a food, its inspection for wholesomeness, meat grading, identification, processing, selection, preparation and serving. Emphasizes preparation of economical, nutritious and palatable meals centered on meat. (B)
Credits: 4.
Role of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, poultry and horses in serving humans. Introduces anatomy and physiology of digestion, growth, reproduction and the application of genetics to livestock improvement.
ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals
Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L, or equivalent; must be AL major.
An integration of the physiological, genetic and nutritional bases of animal growth, development, and body composition with application to livestock production.
ANS 3079L Relationship of Form to Function in Horses
Credits: 2.
Principles of conformation and performance evaluation of horses. A study of the anatomy, physiology and dynamics of the horse as it affects athletic potential and performance.
Credits: 3.
Designed for students with an interest in equine sciences but with limited equine experience. Principles of equine selection, care and utilization.
Credits: 2; Prereq: ANS 3006C; must be AL-equine option major.
Principles and practices for planning, implementing and maintaining equine herd health.
Credits: 2; Prereq: ANS 3236; must be AL major.
Introduction of the knowledge, horseback and management skills required for proper daily horse care and conditioning. Designed for those seeking employment requiring basic horse care skills and for novice horse owners.
Credits: 1.
Students participate in beef cattle production systems under close supervision of faculty and staff. Students gain knowledge of best management practices regarding cattle handling, tractor and equipment use, as well as cattle hauling by participating in experiential learning opportunities.
Credits: 2; Coreq: ANS 3251.
Practical application of the principles of biology and management of dairy cattle. Topics include milking procedures, behavior, cattle handling, records and computer applications in dairy production; body condition, lameness and hygiene scoring; dairy farm evaluation; on-farm practica and field trips.
ANS 3251 Biology and Management of Dairy Cattle
Credits: 2.
The biology of dairy cattle and the interrelationship between biology and management. Topics include anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, diseases, dairy products, housing, management, economics and the environmental impact of dairy production.
ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals
Credits: 4; Prereq: ANS 3006C, BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L, or equivalent.
Principles of reproduction in avian and mammalian farm animals including factors related to the estrous cycle, pregnancy, lactation, semen-production, artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis and environmental factors affecting reproduction.
ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluation to the Livestock Industry
Credits: 1; Coreq: ANS 3384.
Application of the principles of genetic evaluation of farm animals to the livestock industry.
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals
Credits: 3; Prereq: ANS 3006C, BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L, or equivalent.
Basic principles of Mendelian genetics and quantitative genetics as applied to improvement of farm animals. Selection, inbreeding and crossbreeding strategies for the improvement of cattle, swine, horses and poultry.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ANS 3440.
A basic nutrition course designed to familiarize students with the nutrient requirements of food animals (primarily beef cattle and swine) at specific stages of growth, production and reproduction and how scientific methods and experimentation are applied to animal nutrition.
ANS 3405 Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management
Credits: 2; Prereq: ANS 3440.
The influence of growth, reproduction and work on the nutrient requirements of horses and the application of that information to the planning of life cycle feeding programs.
Credits: 4; Prereq: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L, or equivalent.
The nutrients required by animals, their functions interrelationships, and processes of utilization; feedstuff composition and their use in diet and ration formulation.
Credits: 2; Prereq: ANS 3006C.
Basic principles of livestock evaluation, grading and pricing of meat animals, carcasses and meat cuts.
Credits: 3.
Integrated studies of the science and technology involved in the utilization of meat animals for food with focus on animal growth, carcass cutability, wholesomeness, palatability and merchandising of red meat.
ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry
Credits: 2.
Careers in the livestock industry. Interactive exposure to employment opportunities in the animal sciences.
Credits: 1 to 2, variable.
How to evaluate and to trim the horse's hoof and to develop a working knowledge of corrective farrier techniques.
Credits: 3.
Horse behavior, instinct and senses as they relate to training. Principles of training the young foal; ground work, liberty training and starting the young yearling under saddle; and principles of performance training.
ANS 4231 Practicum in Horse Management and Training Technique
Credits: 1.
Credits: 2; Prereq: AEB 3133, AGR 4231C, ANS 3237C, ANS 3319C, ANS 3384, ANS 3405 and ANS 3440.
Management principles essential to the planning and operation of commercial horse enterprises.
Credits: 2; Prereq: AEB 3133, AGR 4231C, ANS 3237C, ANS 3319C, ANS 3384, ANS 3405 and ANS 3440.
Continue the training of a recently started under-saddled horse, exhibit horse to potential buyers and produce annual sealed bid sale.
Credits: 3; Prereq: AEB 3133, AGR 4231C, ANS 3319C, ANS 3384, ANS 3404C, ANS 3440.
Development and implementation of management programs for commercial cow-calf and purebred beef cattle enterprises.
ANS 4245C Beef Background and Feedlot Management
Credits: 2; Prereq: AEB 3133, AGR 4231C, ANS 3440, ANS 3404C, ANS 3613L and ANS 3634C.
Management, marketing and utilization of beef cattle after weaning. Spring break field trip required.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ANS 3319C.
Equine reproduction to include anatomy, the estrous cycle, hormones and pharmacologic manipulation, gametogenesis, embryonic and fetal development, parturition, foal care, assisted technologies, and management strategies.
Credits: 2.
Instruction of live animal selection and evaluation, relative to improving the efficiency of meat and animal production.
Credits: 2;
Grading and classifying beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and cuts.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ANS 3006C or FOS 3042.
Basic principles of the use of muscle as food, process technology, meat inspection, regulations, quality control procedures and marketing aspects.
Credits: 1 to 3; maximum 6 credits; Prereq: instructor permission.
Qualified students will be assigned a problem involving care and management of livestock or the investigation of a current topic in animal science.
ANS 4911 Supervised Research in Animal Sciences
Credits: 0 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits.
Firsthand, authentic research in animal sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application. (S-U)
ANS 4915 Honors Thesis Research in Animal Sciences
Credits: 0 to 3; can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. Prereq: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file.
Independent research in animal sciences leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application. (S-U)
Credits: 1; Prereq: senior standing; must be AL major.
Oral presentation and papers on issues facing the livestock industry.
ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science
Credits: 2 to 8; Prereq: prior arrangement with adviser.
Credit is earned on the basis of one hour per month of employment. (S-U)
Credits: 1; maximum 4 credits; Prereq: instructor permission.
Intensive training in animal and/or animal products evaluation.
ATE 2511 Companion Animal Biology and Management
Credits: 3.
Principles and practices of proper selection, care, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and training of companion animals, with emphasis on dogs, cats and selected bird species.