An introduction to livestock and poultry production. Emphasis is placed on the application of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feeding, reproduction, breeding and genetics, and behavior in the production and management of livestock and poultry in the U.S.

An introduction to livestock and poultry production. Emphasis is placed on the application of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feeding, reproduction, breeding and genetics, and behavior in the production and management of livestock and poultry in the U.S.

An introduction to livestock and poultry production. Emphasis is placed on the application of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feeding, reproduction, breeding and genetics, and behavior in the production and management of livestock and poultry in the U.S.

An introduction to livestock and poultry production. Emphasis is placed on the application of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feeding, reproduction, breeding and genetics, and behavior in the production and management of livestock and poultry in the U.S.

An exploration of career opportunities available in the Animal Sciences. Students will investigate and evaluate potential careers from a wide range of professions and industries. By the end of the course, students will have prepared a resume suitable for use in applying for internships or jobs in the Animal Sciences.

A detailed consideration of the factors involved in the selection, grading and evaluation of carcasses and wholesale cuts of beef, pork and lamb. Specific emphasis will be given to cutability, quality and maturity as they relate to palatability and acceptance by the consumer.

This course will focus on the functional anatomy of the horse. Topics will include the anatomy of skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, and urinary systems.

This course will focus on the functional anatomy of the horse. Topics will include the anatomy of skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, and urinary systems.

Selection of purebred and commercial beef cattle, sheep, swine and meat goats. Special emphasis on oral reasons, livestock contest procedures and herd improvement principles.

Selection and evaluation principles of purebred dairy cattle for type characteristics, scorecard appraisal, breed comparisons and genetic programs to give students the foundation needed for dairy cattle evaluation contests or to teach basic dairy cattle evaluation. Some emphasis on oral reasons and note taking. Evaluation of live animals, pictures and videos.