Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences
Undergraduate Coordinator/Advisor: Erica Carroll
Office: 2111 ADS Building
Animal and Dairy Sciences is a multidisciplinary science that focuses on livestock and companion animal growth, health and safety, as well as food and fiber production. Professionals in the diverse fields of animal and dairy sciences strive to provide healthy and wholesome food as well as quality fiber products to support the growing population. Students in Animal and Dairy Sciences will learn about the newest technologies and experience progressive management strategies that will prepare them to be leaders in agriculture.
Joining Animal and Dairy Sciences will give students hands-on education and experience needed to be successful in areas such as breeding, feeding and nutrition, growth and development, reproductive and lactation physiology, biotechnology, marketing, management, and evaluation as it relates to livestock species. The curriculum is designed to provide students with academic and experiential learning while also allowing them flexibility to tailor their program by taking courses that best prepare and support their professional goals. Students of the Animal and Dairy Sciences will be challenged to think critically and exercise knowledge of discipline content through scientific writing and presentation. Students pursuing veterinary medicine or graduate studies will find the academic setting of the Animal and Dairy Sciences is an ideal fit.
Concentrations:
Pre-Vet Science
Business and Industry
Production Management
Pre-Vet Med Tech
BS in Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS)
Degree Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1104 | Expanded English Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1323 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| or MA 1713 | Calculus I | |
| MA 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Science | ||
| See Concentration Requirements | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Choose from General Education courses | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| Choose from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| AEC 2713 | Introduction to Food and Resource Economics | 3 |
| or EC 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| or EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Choose from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Major Core | ||
| ADS 1111 | Orientation in Animal Science | 1 |
| ADS 1113 | Animal Science | 3 |
| ADS 1121 | Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ADS 3013 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| ADS 3031 | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| ADS 2111 | Animal Science Career Planning | 1 |
| ADS 3313 | Introduction to Meat Science | 3 |
| ADS 3311 | Meat Processing Laboratory | 1 |
| PO 3103 | Genetics I | 3 |
| ADS 4114 | Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ADS 4124 | Animal Breeding | 4 |
| ADS 4213 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ADS 4613 | Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| ADS 4611 | Practices in Physiology of Reproduction | 1 |
| Experiential Learning | 3 | |
| Animal and Dairy Science Internship | ||
or ADS 4440 | Research Experience Practicum | |
or ADS 4520 | Livestock Extension Experience | |
| ADS 4221 | Capstone in Animal and Dairy Science | 1 |
Choose one of the following concentrations:
Pre-Vet/Science Concentration
| Chemistry Sequence | ||
| CH 1213 & CH 1211 | Chemistry I and Investigations in Chemistry I * | 4 |
| CH 1223 & CH 1221 | Chemistry II and Investigations in Chemistry II * | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry & Lab | ||
| CH 2503 & CH 2501 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| or CH 4513 & CH 4511 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| Biology | ||
| BIO 1134 | Biology I * | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 3304 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Biochemistry | ||
| BCH 4013 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| or BCH 4603 | General Biochemistry I | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or CO 1013 | Introduction to Communication | |
| Electives | ||
| Evaluation & Management Elective | 2 | |
| Production Electives | 8 | |
| Science Electives | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| See academic advisor for list of approved elective courses | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- *
Satisfies General Education Requirements.
Business and Industry Concentration
| Inorganic Chemistry Sequence | ||
| CH 1043 & CH 1053 & CH 1051 | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry II and Experimental Chemistry * | 7-8 |
| or CH 1213 & CH 1211 & CH 1223 & CH 1211 | Chemistry I and Investigations in Chemistry I and Chemistry II and Investigations in Chemistry I | |
| Organic Chemistry | ||
| CH 2503 & CH 2501 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| or CH 4513 & CH 4511 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| Biology | ||
| BIO 1134 | Biology I * | 4 |
| or BIO 1144 | Biology II | |
| Electives | ||
| Evaluation & Management Electives | 4 | |
| Production Electives | 8 | |
| Business Electives | 12 | |
| General Agriculture Electives | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 7 | |
| See academic advisor for list of approved elective courses | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 1113, ADS 2111, ADS 4213, ADS 4613, ADS 4221, and ONE of: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 3213, ADS 4212, ADS 4420, ADS 4440, ADS 4520, or ADS 4623. | ||
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 4613, ADS 4221, and TWO of the following: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 2223, ADS 3812, ADS 4212, ADS 4412, ADS 4420, ADS 4440, ADS 4520, ADS 4623, or ADS 4813. | ||
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 3312, ADS 4420, ADS 4440, ADS 4520, ADS 4813, or ADS 4523 | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- *
Satisfies General Education Requirements.
Production Management Concentration
| Inorganic Chemistry Sequence | ||
| CH 1043 & CH 1053 & CH 1051 | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry II and Experimental Chemistry * | 7-8 |
| or CH 1213 & CH 1211 & CH 1223 & CH 1221 | Chemistry I and Investigations in Chemistry I and Chemistry II and Investigations in Chemistry II | |
| Organic Chemistry & Lab | ||
| CH 2503 & CH 2501 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| or CH 4513 & CH 4511 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| Biology | ||
| BIO 1134 | Biology I * | 4 |
| or BIO 1144 | Biology II | |
| PSS 4103 | Forage and Pasture Crops | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Evaluation & Management Electives | 4 | |
| Production Electives | 16 | |
| Business Electives | 6 | |
| General Agriculture Electives | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 5 | |
| See academic advisor for list of approved elective courses. | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 1113, ADS 2111, ADS 4213, ADS 4613, ADS 4221, and ONE of: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 3213, ADS 4212, ADS 4420, ADS 4440, ADS 4520, or ADS 4623. | ||
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 4613, ADS 4221, and TWO of the following: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 2223, ADS 3812, ADS 4212, ADS 4412, ADS 4420, ADS 4440, ADS 4520, ADS 4623, or ADS 4813. | ||
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 3312, ADS 4420, ADS 4440, ADS 4520, ADS 4813, or ADS 4523 | ||
| Total Hours | 61 | |
- *
Satisfies General Education Requirements.
Pre-Vet Med Tech Concentration
| Inorganic Chemistry Sequence | ||
| CH 1043 & CH 1053 & CH 1051 | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry II and Experimental Chemistry | 7 |
| or CH 1211 & CH 1213 & CH 1221 & CH 1223 | Investigations in Chemistry I and Chemistry I and Investigations in Chemistry II and Chemistry II | |
| Organic Chemistry & Lab | ||
| CH 2503 & CH 2501 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| or CH 4513 & CH 4511 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| Biology | 12 | |
| BIO 1134 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 3304 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Veterinary Science | ||
| VS 1012 | Introduction to Veterinary Medicine Careers | 2 |
| CVM 3101 | Veterinary Technology Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Evaluation & Management Electives 1 | 2 | |
| Production Electives 2 | 8 | |
| Ag/Science Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 10 | |
| Writing Requirement: | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of ADS 1113, ADS 2111, ADS 4213, ADS 4613, ADS 4221, and ONE of: ADS 2102, ADS 2122, ADS 3213, ADS 3212, or ADS 4623 | ||
| Total Hours | 61 | |
- 1
Evaluation & Management Electives: See academic advisor for list of approved courses.
- 2
Production Electives: See academic advisor for list of approved courses.
- 3
Ag/Science Electives: See academic advisor for list of approved courses.
Course requirements for Pre-Veterinary students (3 + 1 program) to obtain a B.S. degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences
Because
- the entrance requirements for the College of Veterinary Medicine satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Animal and Dairy Sciences curriculum
- a number of students are enrolled in Animal and Dairy Sciences while satisfying their pre-veterinary requirements and
- an Animal and Dairy Sciences degree will be especially helpful to a practicing veterinarian,
the following requirements for those electing to apply for a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences after successfully completing the first year of Veterinary Medicine are listed.
| General Education Requirements | 27 | |
| Dept Core | 39 | |
| Science/Veterinary Medicine Concentration (excl. Science Electives and Free Electives) | 40 | |
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science degree in ADS, a student in the 3+1 program must successfully complete the 3 years of above listed undergraduate course work (115-118 hours) and the first year of the Veterinary Medicine curriculum.
ADS Minor Requirements
Obtaining a minor in Animal and Dairy Sciences will serve to complement other Bachelor of Science studies at Mississippi State University through multidisciplinary science coursework aimed to provide a deeper understanding of livestock.
Requirements
| ADS 1113 | Animal Science | 3 |
| ADS 1121 | Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Production Courses (choose from the following) | 3 | |
| Livestock Growth and Development | ||
| Swine Science | ||
| Goat and Sheep Production | ||
| Horse Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Science | ||
| Dairy Farm Management | ||
| Evaluation Course (choose from the following) | 2 | |
| Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation | ||
| Advanced Equine Evaluation | ||
| Livestock Evaluation | ||
| Dairy Cattle Appraisal | ||
| Advanced Livestock Evaluation | ||
| Upper Level Courses (choose from the following) | 9 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Meat Science | ||
| Animal Nutrition | ||
| Animal Breeding | ||
| Feeds and Feeding | ||
| Equine Exercise Physiology | ||
| Applied Animal Biotechnology | ||
| Physiology of Reproduction | ||
| Physiology of Lactation | ||
| Immunology and Disease in Large Livestock Species | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
Companion Animal Management Certificate
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences offers a Companion Animal Management certificate for students who wish to delve deeper into concepts specifically related to companion animals. Students must complete a total of 15 credit hours as described below to be eligible for the certificate. The goal of this certificate is to equip students with knowledge and skills that may be applied in a variety of companion animal careers as well as in one's personal life. Students who complete all coursework will be able to develop practical solutions and management plans for needs related to raining, nutrition and management of companion animal species.
Required Courses
| ADS 2202 | Companion Animal Evaluation | 2 |
| ADS 2313 | Animal Behavior & Training | 3 |
| ADS 3413 | Companion Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ADS 4513/6513 | Companion Animal Management | 3 |
| ADS 4511/6511 | Companion Animal Management Laboratory | 1 |
| ADS 4713/6713 | Human-Animal Bond/Shelter Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Meat Science Certificate
Major Advisor: Wes Schilling
The Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion and the Department of Animal and Diary Sciences offer a Meat Science Certificate for students who wish to specialize in the meat processing industry. Students must complete a total of 24 credit hours as described below to be eligible for the certificate. Nineteen credit hours are in required courses, with the remaining 5 hours to be selected from several electives. Students must also complete 300 hours of hands- on experiential learning in meat processing, research, and extension activities. With this approach, students will be career ready professionals equipped with a comprehensive understanding of industry and a skill set designed for them to make an immediate impact in meat science government, academic, or industry positions upon graduation.
Certificate Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| ADS 3314 | ||
| or FNH 3314 | ||
| FNH 4333 | Food Law | 3 |
| FNH 4414 | Microbiology of Foods | 4 |
| or BIO 4414 | Microbiology of Foods | |
| FNH 4514 | Poultry Processing | 4 |
| or PO 4514 | Poultry Processing | |
| FNH 4480 | Food Science Internship (3 credits must be at meat processing or related facility) | 1-6 |
| or ADS 4420 | Animal and Dairy Science Internship | |
| HACCP Training (as a Directed Individual Study) | 1 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose a minimum of 5 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Meat Judging I | ||
or FNH 3142 | Meat Judging I | |
| Livestock Growth and Development | ||
| Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods | ||
or FNH 4243 | Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods | |
| Advanced Science of Muscle Foods | ||
or FNH 4313 | Advanced Science of Muscle Foods | |
| Analysis of Food Products | ||
| Quality Assurance of Food Products | ||
| Applied Food Chemistry | ||
| Poultry Products Safety and Sanitation | ||
or PO 4512 | Poultry Products Safety and Sanitation | |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 24 | |
Courses
ADS 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
ADS 1013 Animal Agriculture & Society: Food for Thought: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Exploration of connections between animal agriculture and society including animal production systems, food and fiber production, consumer perceptions and addressing concerns regarding the growing world population. (Same as PO 1013)
ADS 1111 Orientation in Animal Science: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Introduction to career choices within the animal science industry
ADS 1113 Animal Science: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Fundamental principles of livestock, dairy, and poultry science. (ADS majors must earn a C or better to graduate)
ADS 1121 Animal Science Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in ADS 1113). Two hours laboratory. Practical application of essential knowledge and skills needed in the livestock, dairy and poultry science
ADS 1132 Introduction to Horsemanship: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Principles of riding,managing, and training pleasure horses
ADS 2102 Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation: 2 hours.
Spring Semester. Four hours laboratory. Individual evaluation of horses with an in-depth study of anatomy and its relationship to function, plus methods used in evaluating performance classes
ADS 2111 Animal Science Career Planning: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1111). One hour lecture. Development of life skills with focus on career preparation for animal and dairy sciences’ industries
ADS 2122 Advanced Equine Evaluation: 2 hours.
Fall Semester. (Prerequisite: ADS 2102 or consent of instructor). Four hours laboratory. Advanced evaluations of equine conformation and performance classes. Develop more extensive oral reason presentations to defend conformation and performance placings
ADS 2202 Companion Animal Evaluation: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Individual evaluation of companion animals with an in-depth study of anatomy and its relationship to function, plus methods used in evaluating companion animals in competition
ADS 2312 Advanced Horsemanship: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Advanced equine training and riding. Developing and implementing a training regiment using upper level riding skills to produce an advanced performance horse for competition
ADS 2313 Animal Behavior & Training: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Animal behavior and application of psychology principles for training animals. Systematic approaches to training emphasizing learning principles and training methods for specific animal activities
ADS 2990 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 3003 Performance Horse Training and Perparation for Sale: 3 hours.
Six hours laboratory. Preparation and management of young horses to maximize potential profitability through sales. Emphasis placed on requirements for the initiation for riding the 2-year-old horse. Includes how training techniques affect responses in the young horse and how proper horsemanship elicits effective communication between horse and rider
ADS 3013 Anatomy and Physiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A survey of structure and function of animal body systems and a study of their relationships
ADS 3031 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in ADS 3013). Two hours laboratory. Practical application of essential knowledge of anatomy and physiology of domestic species
ADS 3142 Meat Judging I: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. To provide students with knowledge and skills in carcass grading, meat evaluation, and safe handling of meat. (Same as FNH 3142)
ADS 3212 Livestock Evaluation: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Evaluation of individuals and representative groups of livestock from the standpoint of the breeder, the market, and the consumer
ADS 3214 Livestock Growth and Development: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1113 and ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS/VS 3014 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of bone, muscle, and adipose tissues as these are the predominant tissues of physiological and economic importance in livestock production
ADS 3233 Equine Assisted Therapy: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introductions to equine assisted therapy discussing the equine activities team, facilities and equipment, standards and accreditation, and special needs of the rider
ADS 3311 Meat Processing Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing and concurrent enrollment or completion of ADS/FNH 3313). Two hours laboratory. To provide the students with practical knowledge and skills of meat processing and meat products. (Same as FNH 3311)
ADS 3312 Livestock Management Practices: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1113 and ADS 1121 or ADS 1114). Four hours laboratory. Modern techniques used in proper vocational management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and horses
ADS 3313 Introduction to Meat Science: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: at least sophomore standing). Three hours lecture. To provide students with general principles of meat science and the muscle food industry (Same as FNH 3313)
ADS 3413 Companion Animal Nutrition: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Discovery of fundamental principles of companion animal nutrition through applied learning
ADS 3812 Dairy Cattle Appraisal: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Phenotypic appraisal; breed programs; performance record systems
ADS 4000 Directed Individual Study in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged. Approval by Department Head only
ADS 4111 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 4112 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 4113 Swine Science: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Prerequisites: ADS 1113, ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124, and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Feeding, management, breeding, production, and marketing of swine
ADS 4114 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 4124 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 4211 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 4213 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 4221 Capstone in Animal and Dairy Science: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. (Prerequisite: Senior Standing). Review and oral presentation of animal science research and related production problems
ADS 4223 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 4231 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 4232 Advanced Livestock Evaluation: 2 hours.
Four hours laboratory. Advanced study of animal evaluation in functional efficiency
ADS 4233 Horse Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1113 and ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124 and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Three hours lecture. Breeding, feeding, management, and training of the horse
ADS 4243 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 4313 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 4321 Beef Cattle Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ADS 4323/6323). Two hours laboratory. Management practices for beef cattle operations
ADS 4323 Beef Cattle Science: 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. Breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of beef cattle
ADS 4333 Equine Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
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 4412 Managing Livestock Sales I: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: Instructor approval). Four hours laboratory. Course in preparation, structure and management of livestock sales. Emphasis will be on livestock sales. Students will prepare for and conduct sale
ADS 4420 Animal and Dairy Science Internship: 1-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Experience in production, management, or product promotion as it relates to the livestock, companion animal, or laboratory animal species under faculty supervision. Repeatable up to 6 total credit hours
ADS 4423 Animal and Dairy Sciences Internship: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Consent of instructor). Individual work experience with the farm animal species either in animal production, meat production or product promotion with an industry commodity representative under faculty supervision
ADS 4433 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 4440 Research Experience Practicum: 1-6 hours.
(1-6 hours). (Prerequisite: consent of instructor). One to six hours practicum. Supervised research experience to gain an understanding of experimental design and planning, data collection, handling and analysis, and interpretation and presentation of results. Repeatable up to 6 hours
ADS 4511 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 4513 Companion Animal Management: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Focus on various aspects of companion animal management including breed selection, nutrition, reproduction, and marketing
ADS 4520 Livestock Extension Experience: 1-3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ADS 1113 and consent of instructor). One to three hours directed experiential study. Individual work experience with Extension programs related to the animal agriculture industries. Repeatable
ADS 4523 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 4543 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 4553 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 4611 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 4613 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 4623 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 4633 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 4713 Human-Animal Bond/Shelter Management: 3 hours.
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 4772 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 4811 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 4813 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 4823 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 4883 Contemporary Issues in Meat Processing and Consumption: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Basic and applied information on meat production and community engaged learning on contemporary issues of meat processing and consumption
ADS 4990 Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Science: 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 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 6113 Swine Science: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Prerequisites: ADS 1113, ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124, and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Feeding, management, breeding, production, and marketing of swine
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 6233 Horse Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: ADS 1113 and ADS 1121 or ADS 1114 and ADS 4114/6114, ADS 4124/6124 and ADS 4613/6613/PHY 6613). Three hours lecture. Breeding, feeding, management, and training of the horse
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 6323 Beef Cattle Science: 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. Breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of beef cattle
ADS 6333 Equine Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
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.
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.
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 6883 Contemporary Issues in Meat Processing and Consumption: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Basic and applied information on meat production and community engaged learning on contemporary issues of meat processing and consumption
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.
Hours and credits to be arranged
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 8013 Analytical Techniques for Biological Samples: 3 hours.
Sample handling and analytical techniques with an emphasis on chromatography and mass spectrometry of small biological compounds. CAMPUS-5 STUDENTS: To enroll in the online option, students need to secure access to an operable chromatography system
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 8441 Journal Club: Evaluation of Current Published Work in Animal and Dairy Sciences: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Publication process, critical evaluation of scientific writing and published works in animal and dairy sciences, assessment of quality and proper presentation of results, and support of conclusions presented
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.
Hours and credits to be arranged