Oklahoma State University

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Animal Science (ANSI)

ANSI 3443 Animal Reproduction Prerequisites: Introductory biology.

ANSI 3543 Principles of Animal Nutrition Prerequisites: CHEM 1215 or equivalent.

Description: Physiological processes of reproduction in farm animals, gonad function, endocrine relationships, fertility, and factors affecting reproduction efficiency. Emphasis on principles of artificial insemination in the laboratory. Credit hours: 3

Description: Basic principles of animal nutrition including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the various food nutrients; characteristics of the nutrients; measure of body needs; ration formulation. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3453 Canine and Feline Genetics Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 or consent of instructor.

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3623 Livestock Behavior Handling Prerequisites: ANSI 1124. Description: Livestock behavior and handling in production agriculture. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Description: Overview of fundamental genetic principles and the control of genetic variation in coat color, various disorders and other inherited feline and canine characteristics. Inherited conditions, the underlying genetic mutation if known, genomic technologies used to identify the mutations if unknown, and development of genetic tools to assist in canine and feline genetic testing and selection programs. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3633 Equine Sales Preparation Description: Discussion and application of equine behavior modification and training techniques. Sale preparation, marketing techniques. Students will be responsible for completing safe and successful groundwork and riding of an OSU 2-year-old. Riding experience required. Credit hours: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3463 Equine Genetics

Contact hours: Lab: 6 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab

Description: Basic Mendelian genetics with direct application to horses. Genetic principles and inheritance of particular equine characteristics and common genetic disorders. Credit hours: 3

Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3643 Equine Breeding and Foaling Description: Discussion and application of current management practices in horse reproduction. Breeding methods and foaling procedures, safety and biosecurity, health and nutrition, reproductive anatomy and hormones, behavior and handling. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab

Contact hours: Other: 3 Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3523 Pet and Companion Animal Management

Description: Current concepts and management principles related to pet and companion animal species and their roles in society. Discussion of the human-animal bond, service animals, kennel and cattery management, anatomy, internal and external parasites, toxins, restraint and handling, training, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, and breeding. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3653 Applied Animal Nutrition Prerequisites: ANSI 3543.

Description: Composition, characteristics and nutritive value of feeds and ration additives; qualitative and quantitative nutrient requirements of each of the classes of livestock; formulation of rations for each of the classes of livestock. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3703 Animal Management Techniques Description: Animal handling and management practices. Basic husbandry procedures for domestic animals in farm, ranch, and/or other production settings or environments. Emphasis on practical handling, restraint, health evaluation, medication and treatment practices. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Animal Science

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Animal Science ANSI 3533 Equine Management and Production

Description: Current topics and trends in the horse industry. Basic principles of equine nutrition, reproduction, marketing, exercise physiology, health care, coat-color genetics, behavior and welfare. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Animal Science

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