ANIMAL SCIENCE (AY)
AY 101/001. Animal Science.
Development and fundamentals of the livestock industry. Types of breeds, genetics, physiology, nutrition and products of cattle, sheep, horses, poultry and swine. Four lectures (AY 101) and two-hour lab (AY 001) must be taken concurrently. (5)
AY 205 Horse Science.
Feeding and management practices in horse care and production. Two lectures; two-hour lab. (3)
AY 304. Principles of Animal Nutrition.
General introduction and history of nutrition for animals and man; general functions, deficiencies and toxicities of the six classes of nutrients (water, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals and vitamins); general digestion, absorption, utilization and excretion of these classes of nutrients in cattle, sheep, swine and horses. Two lectures; two-hour lab. Prerequisites: AY 101/001. (3)
AY 305. Advanced Horse Science.
Advanced management practices in horse care, feeding, and reproduction. Two lectures; two-hour lab. (3)
AY 311. Animal Breeding.
The application and principles of animal genetics and reproduction for the improvement of farm animals. Two lectures; two-hour lab. Prerequisite: AY 101/001. (3)
AY 405. Beef Production.
Breeding, feeding, and management of purebred and commercial cattle. Two lectures; two-hour lab. Prerequisite: AY 304. (3)
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