AFNS 561 - Ruminant Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrition

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Integration of theory and practical concepts in ruminant nutrition, digestion and metabolism through topics such as energy flow in ruminants, protein systems and net feed efficiency. Laboratories will involve formulation of rations for various physiological states of beef and dairy cattle, economical rations, feed mixes, protein systems (degradable and undegradable protein systems) and net feed efficiency formulations. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 461. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

AN SC 205 - Animal Husbandry Internship

0 units (fi 1)(EITHER, 0-0.5S-5)

Hands-on internship with food production animals. Students will develop skills in animal husbandry practices and record keeping. Pre- or co-requisite: ANSC 101 and consent of instructor.

AN SC 260 - Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Function, metabolism, homeostasis, requirements and sources of nutrients and energy for animals. Laboratory will involve principles of diet formulation. Prerequisite: 3 units in BIOL or 3 units in CHEM.

AN SC 400 - Individual Study

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Project or reading course supervised by a Faculty member, requiring preparation of a comprehensive report. Prerequisites: Third year standing or higher and consent of Department. Note: May be taken more than once if topic is different.

AN SC 461 - Ruminant Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrition

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Integration of theory and practical concepts in ruminant nutrition, digestion and metabolism through topics such as energy flow in ruminants, protein systems and net feed efficiency. Laboratories will involve formulation of rations for various physiological states of beef and dairy cattle, economical rations, feed mixes, protein systems (degradable and undegradable protein systems) and net feed efficiency formulations. Prerequisite: AN SC 260 or 3 units in NUTR.

AN SC 205 - Animal Husbandry Internship

0 units (fi 1)(EITHER, 0-0.5S-5)

Hands-on internship with food production animals. Students will develop skills in animal husbandry practices and record keeping. Pre- or co-requisite: ANSC 101 and consent of instructor.

AN SC 473 - Dairy Challenge

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-3)

A team-based capstone course to train students to participate in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge programs held in the US or equivalent local programs. Students will work in groups to gain integrative and experiential learning and develop skills related to comprehensive evaluation of dairy operations and consulting presentation. Prerequisite: AN SC 461, AN SC 472 and consent of instructor.