AN SC 320 - Livestock Growth and Meat Production

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-1S-0)

Concepts of growth and development applied to meat production from farm livestock. Form and function of bone, muscle and fat. Livestock and carcass appraisal. Prerequisite: AN SC 101 or 200 or 3 units in BIOL.

AFNS 521 - Meat Science

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3/2)

The conversion of muscle to meat in livestock and poultry: definitions and measurement of carcass and meat quality; influences of pre- and post-slaughter factors on carcass and meat quality. The lab will consist of a two-day field trip during Reading Week. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 420. Prerequisites: 3 units in BIOCH or 3 units in AN SC 320, and consent of instructor.

AN SC 420 - Meat Science

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3/2)

The conversion of muscle to meat in livestock and poultry: definitions and measurement of carcass and meat quality; influences of pre- and post-slaughter factors on carcass and meat quality. The lab will consist of a two day field trip during Reading Week. Prerequisite: 3 units in BIOCH, AN SC 320, or consent of instructor.