Study of the basic principles associated with horse management. Topics will include equine diseases and herd health programs, facilities and environmental management, nutrition and feeding management.

Study of the basic principles associated with horse management. Topics will include equine diseases and herd health programs, facilities and environmental management, nutrition and feeding management.

Study of the basic principles associated with horse management. Topics will include equine diseases and herd health programs, facilities and environmental management, nutrition and feeding management.

Selection and advanced evaluation principles of purebred dairy cattle for type characteristics. Emphasis placed on oral reasons and contest procedures.

An introduction to the functional anatomy and physiology of major body systems in domestic animals. Emphasis will be on how these systems interact to regulate circulation, gas exchange, acid-base balance, digestion and metabolism, locomotion and adapting to environmental changes.

Fundamental principles of genetics and statistics as applied in selection and mating systems to make genetic improvements in farm animals. Involves traditional discussion of Mendelian, population, and quantitative genetics and their application. Extends to include DNA testing for single gene traits and parentage, the development and use of large-scale genetic evaluations, and application of genomic testing as a means of increasing accuracy in prediction of genetic merit.

Introduction to anatomy and physiological processes related to reproduction with a focus on farm animals. Evaluations of management procedures as they relate to reproductive physiology.

Introduction to anatomy and physiological processes related to reproduction with a focus on farm animals. Evaluations of management procedures as they relate to reproductive physiology.

A fundamental study of nutrition for livestock and poultry, including the study of nutrients, their classification, function, and deficiency symptoms. Includes the digestive and absorptive processes that nutrient undergo in the gastrointestinal tracts as well as the post absorptive use of the nutrient as it relates to ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

A broad survey of animal agricultural covering beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, poultry, sheep and swine. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of anatomy, breeding and genetics, feeding, nutrition, physiology and reproduction of livestock and poultry species in the United States. For nonmajors only.