ADS 6111 Swine Production and Management Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ADS 4113). Two hours laboratory. Operational and management practices for further understanding of and skills for modern swine production industry
ADS 6112 Equine Reproduction: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. A study of equine reproductive activities and the principles for managing the mare,stallion and foal. (Same as PHY 6112)
ADS 6114 Animal Nutrition: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: CH 2503 and CH 2501 or CH 4513 and CH 4511). Four hours lecture. Nutrition of monogastric and ruminant species. Anatomy, physiology, disgestion, and absorption pertaining to monogastric and ruminants. Description, functions, sources, deficiency symptoms
ADS 6124 Animal Breeding: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: PO/BIO 3103 and ST/MA/BQA 2113). Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. The basis for genetic improvement of livestock, including the study of variation, heritable characteristics, mating systems and methods of estimating breeding values
ADS 6211 Goat and Sheep Production Lab: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Goat and Sheep Production ADS 4223/6223). Two hours laboratory. Practical application of management strategies in goat and sheep production
ADS 6213 Feeds and Feeding: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 4114/6114). Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory. Application of knowledge of feedstuffs and nutrient requirements in ration formulation for all classes of livestock
ADS 6223 Goat and Sheep Production: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 1113, ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124, and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Three hours lecture. Management and marketing of goats and sheep in production enterprises
ADS 6231 Practices in Horse Care & Management: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ADS 4233/6233). Two hours laboratory. Management practices for horses. The handling and care practices applied during various stages in a horse’s life
ADS 6243 Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in CH 1213, and CH 2503 or equivalent, and Junior or Senior Standing). Three hours lecture. Nature and chemical behavior of food constituents including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, water, enzymes and pigments; properties of food systems as related to commercial preparation. (Same as FNH 4243/6243)
ADS 6313 Advanced Science of Muscle Foods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing or greater, ADS /FNH 3314, CH 1223 and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Exploration of the ultra-structure of muscle, (pre and post harvest), and the microbiology,inspection and safety, nutritional properties, and sensory characteristics of muscle.
(Same as FNH 4313/6313)
ADS 6321 Beef Cattle Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ADS 4323/6323). Two hours laboratory. Management practices for beef cattle operations
ADS 6333 Equine Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 3223). Three hours lecture. Evaluation of research in equine exercise science. Physical, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral and locomotive adaptations of the equine athlete to athletic training
ADS 6433 Advanced Beef Cattle Production: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 4323 and ADS 4321.) Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Management, marketing, and utilization of beef animals with cow-calf and stocker cattle production in the U.S
ADS 6511 Companion Animal Management Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Corequisite: ADS 4513/6513). Two hours laboratory. Management practices for companion animals. The selection, handling, and care techniques for various types of companion animals
ADS 6513 Companion Animal Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 1113 and ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124 and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Three hours lecture. Focus on various aspects of companion animal management including breed selection, nutrition, reproduction, and marketing
ADS 6523 Internet-Based Management in Livestock Industries: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate standing). Three hours lecture. Use of the internet in making management decisions in livestock industries, with emphasis on use in livestock production enterprises
ADS 6543 Applied Animal Biotechnology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Instructor Approval). Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Exploring the use of livestock species as dual-purpose models to improve food animal production and to advance bio-medicine through biotechnology. Topics include functional genomics, transgenic livestock production, and nanotechnology
ADS 6553 Current Literature in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior, Senior or graduate standing). Three hours lecture. Evaluation of current research in animal and dairy sciences and its application to production and management
ADS 6611 Practices in Physiology of Reproduction: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Three hours laboratory. Artificial insemination and rectal palpation of reproductive organs of cattle; semen collection, evaluation, processing and handling. (Same as PHY 6611)
ADS 6613 Physiology of Reproduction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 or BIO 1144 and ADS/VS 3014 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Anatomy and physiology; reproductive cycles; production, evaluation and preservation of gametes; gestation; endocrine regulation; managed reproduction. (Same as PHY 6613.)
ADS 6623 Physiology of Lactation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1134 or BIO 1144 and ADS/VS 3014 or equivalent). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the mammary gland; nervous and hormonal control of lactation, theories of milk secretion, modern methods of milking, factors affecting lactation. (Same as PHY 6623)
ADS 6633 Immunology and Disease in Large Livestock Species: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS/VS 3014). Three hours lecture. This course will cover common diseases in dairy cattle, beef cattle, and horses. Curriculum will include immunology, disease transfer, prevention methods, detection techniques, treatment options, and potential impacts on the animal, producer, and industry
ADS 6713 Human-Animal Bond/Shelter Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 2313, ADS 3413, ADS 4513/6513, ADS 4511/6511) Three hours lecture. Overview of the social, physical and emotional benefits to humans through the human-animal bond with a closer look into the therapeutic roles of animals. Learn practical concepts for animal shelter management
ADS 6772 Equine Training and Clinic Development: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours laboratory. Proper training and behavior modification practices to promote confidence in the riding and the training of horses. Importance is placed on the student’s development of teaching ability to conduct riding clinics
ADS 6811 Dairy Farm Management Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ADS 4813/6813 Dairy Farm Management). Three hours laboratory. Practical application of management strategies in dairy production enterprises
ADS 6813 Dairy Farm Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1113, ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124, and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Three hours lecture. Planning and integrating dairy farm operations; management principles applied to dairy herd operations
ADS 6814 Dairy Farm Management: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1114). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Planning and integrating dairy farm operations; management principles applied to dairy herd operations
ADS 6823 Advanced Dairy Farm Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4814). Two hours lecture. Four hours lab. Advanced principle of dairy science as applied to the whole farm. Management of specific groups of cattle including nutrition, breeding, and milking management
ADS 6990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ADS 7000 Directed Individual Study in Animal and Dairy Science: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
ADS 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-13 hours.
ADS 8004 Method Application and Data Analyses in Animal Sciences: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: ST 8114 or equivalent). Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Data analyses and experimental design principles used commonly in the field of animal science. Data management and practical applications using statistical software. Assessment of validity in differing methods of analysis
ADS 8111 Animal and Dairy Sciences Seminar: 1 hour.
Survey of current literature; preparation, organization, and presentation of papers on selected topics in animal and dairy sciences. (Course is repeatable and may be taken 6 times)
ADS 8133 Endocrine Secretions: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Study of factors by which cells communicate: the traditional endocrine system, autocrine, paracrine and neurocrine secretion. Physiological and genetic control of synthesis and secretion. (Same as PHY 8133)
ADS 8153 Ruminant Nutrition: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4114/6114 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. In-depth treatment of rumen function and recent concepts in ruminant nutrition
ADS 8162 Monogastric Nutrition: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4114/6114 or equivalent). Two hours lecture. Monogastric nutritional relationships with special emphasis on swine nutrition. Metabolic functions, dietary requirements, deficiency symptoms and distribution of nutrients in feedstuffs
ADS 8233 Advanced Breeding: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 4123/6123 or PO 4303/6303, ST 8114). Three hours lecture. Describing, measuring and partitioning phenotypic variances and covariances. Estimating parameters, predicting response, systems of breeding, and methods of selection
ADS 8243 Advanced Physiology of Reproduction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4613/6613 or its equivalent). Three hours lecture. An advanced study of the reproductive process with emphasis on reproductive endocrinology and the physiology of fertility. (Same as PHY 8243.)
ADS 8333 Nutritional Biochemistry of Livestock Species: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The biochemical aspects of post-absorptive nutrient utilization, intermediary metabolism, and tissue-level accretion in livestock species will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on the contribution of nutrients to the metabolic disposition of economically important tissues including muscle and adipose
ADS 8423 Meat Science: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Basic study of the value of meat and how this information is applied to the evaluation, processing and preservation of meat, meat products and meat by-products. (Same as FNH 8423)
ADS 8463 Advanced Animal Nutrition: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4114/6114 or prior approval from instructor). Three hours lecture. Develop an understanding of nutritional physiology, metabolism, and utilization of nutrients by animal species
ADS 8473 Micro-Nutrient Nutrition: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture.Detailed study of functions, deficiency, symptoms, dietary considerations necessary to the nutrition of fish,dogs,cats,horses, mink,rabbits, and laboratory animals
ADS 8533 Beef Cattle Production Systems Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 4323/6323 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Systems management approaches to profitable and sustainable beef cattle production including cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot industry segments
ADS 8633 Homeostatic Regulation and Physiological Stress: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PHY 6514 and PHY 8131, 8133 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An integration of the physiological mechanisms involved in the control of homeostasis in mammals is emphasized with discussion of the effect of specific stressors on these mechanisms. (Same as PHY 8633.)
ADS 8973 Scientific Writing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. The course provides advanced training in research proposal, grant proposal,and manuscript writing. (Same as FO 8973 and CVM 8973)
ADS 8990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
ADS 9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-13 hours.