A comprehensive overview of the horse, from the prehistoric era to present day. With a focus on the development and contributions of horses, and horse and human interactions throughout history, students will develop the knowledge and skills to investigate and critically evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with the domestication of horses and other equids throughout history. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AH)

Introduction to structure and production principles of the food animal and equine industries. Exposure to current animal management practices as they affect livestock, equine, companion, and exotic animal industries. Topics may include animal behavior, restraint and welfare, nutrients, food safety, animal reproduction, health and well-being, emerging technologies and career opportunities in animal industries.

Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 120 or ANSC 150* (if taken prior to Fall 2024)

Other Instructors: Mathew, Daniel J | Kojima, Freddie Naoto

Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC)
Contact Hour Distribution: Two 1-hour lectures and 1 lab. Registration Enforced
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 250
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – sophomore.

Other Instructors: Langford, Taylor Andrew

Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine, and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (OC).
Contact Hour Distribution: Two 1-hour lectures and 1 lab. (RE) Prerequisite: ANSC 250.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – sophomore.

Participation in the Livestock Judging Team

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 labs.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor

Other Instructors: Eckelkamp, Liz | Langford, Taylor Andrew

Specialization in judging; evaluation, selection and presentation of oral reasons for classes of horses.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie

Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 and ANSC 380.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 330 and ANSC 340.

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | McLean, Kyle | Mathew, Daniel J | Schrick, Neal

Discussion and presentations on issues related to ethics in animal research and industry. Topics may include transgenics, cloning, xenotransplantation, animal waste, animal welfare, research ethics, and use of animals in medical research. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.