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ANIMAL SCIENCE (ANSC)

Keith Lusby, Head of the Department, B114 Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences Building, 575-4351

• University Professors Emeriti Brown (C.J.), Stallcup • Professors Brown (A.H.), Daniels, Kellogg, Lusby, Maxwell, McNew, Yazwinski • Professors Emeriti Lewis, Loe, Noland, Perkins, Rakes, Piper, Westing • Adjunct Professors Brown (M.A.), Davis, Chewning, Jennings, McPeake, Nugent, Pennington, Swiderski, Troxel • Associate Professors Apple, Coffey, Johnson, Kreider, Rorie, Rosenkrans • Assistant Professors Cassida, Coblentz, Gunter, Hellwig, Kegley, Pohlman • Assistant Professors Emeriti Heck, Peterson • Instructors Jack, Kutz

The animal science major is designed to provide the scientific and technical education to prepare students for positions of leadership and responsibility. Students gain valuable experience pertaining to the production of beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses and sheep. In addition, extensive study is offered in the specialized areas of animal health, breeding and genetics, meat science, nutrition, and physiology.

Students majoring in animal science are prepared for a variety of careers. Pre-veterinary, pre-medical and pre-professional course requirements may be fulfilled while meeting degree requirements. Specific career opportunities include positions and services related to the production, merchandising, processing and distribution of meat, milk and related products. Additional opportunities include field persons, farm and herd managers and other agribusiness-related positions. With additional academic training, animal science majors may become extension livestock specialists, nutritionists, geneticists and physiologists.

Requirements for a B.S.A. degree with a major in animal science:
(See University Core and B.S.A, requirements)

35 hours of University Core requirements to include the following:

BIOL 1543/1541L

CHEM 1074/1071L²

University Advanced Composition Requirement: ENGL 2003 - exemption possible

College Requirements:

AGED 3142/3141L

COMM 1313 and 3 hours communication elective selected from COMM, ENGL, FLAN or JOUR

Electives: 21 hours

Departmental Requirements:

58 hours to include

CHEM 2613/2611L

MBIO 2013/2011L and the following animal science courses:

ANSC 1001L - Intro Animal Sci. Lab

ANSC 1003 - Intro Animal & Poultry Sci

ANSC 2143 - Feeds and Feeding ANSC 2252L - Intro to Livestock and Meat Evaluation

ANSC 3133 - Animal Breeding/Genetics

ANSC 3433 - Reproductive Physiology

Select 7 hours from the following:

ANSC 4252 - Cow-Calf Management

ANSC 4263 - Swine Production

ANSC 4272 - Sheep Production

ANSC 4283 - Horse Production

ANSC 4452 - Milk Production

ANSC 4652 - Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management

Select 13 hours from the following:

ANSC 3032 - Animal Physiology I

ANSC 3042 - Animal Physiology II

ANSC 3123 - Principles of Genetics

ANSC 3143 - Animal Nutrition

ANSC 3613 - Meat Science

ANSC 3003 - Applied Animal Parasitology

ANSC 3013 - Parasitisms of Domestic Non-Herbivores

ANSC 3333 - Diseases of Livestock

Select 15 hours from the following discipline-related electives:

ANSC 2213, ANSC 2482, ANSC 3282,

ANSC 3291, ANSC 3491, ANSC 3691, ANSC 400V, ANSC 401V, ANSC 410V, ANSC 4291

ACCT 2013, ACCT 2023

AGEC 1103, AGEC 2103

AGME 2903

AGRN/HORT1203

BIOL 2533/2531L

CHEM 1103/1101L, CHEM 1123/ 1121L, CHEM 2262, CHEM 2272

ENTO 2003

FDSC 2503

MBIO 2013/2011L

PHYS 2013/2011L, PHYS 2033/2031L

POSC 2353, POSC 2363, POSC 2554

ZOOL1613/1611L and any upper-division course in AGEC, AGED, AGRN, AGST, BAST, BIOL, CHEM, FDSC, MBIO, POSC, ZOOL.

Students should consult an animal science adviser for specific course selections in the elective areas. With appropriate advising, students have an opportunity to complete at least one minor within the 124 hour degree program.

Requirements for a minor in animal science (ANSC): 20 hours to include ANSC 1001L, ANSC 1003, ANSC 2143, ANSC 2252L, ANSC 3133, ANSC 3433, and 5 hours from the following production and management courses: ANSC 4252, ANSC 4263, ANSC 4272, ANSC 4283, ANSC 4452, and ANSC 4652. Students wishing to minor in animal science must consult with an animal science adviser.

ANIMAL SCIENCE (ANSC)

ANSC1003 Introductory Animal and Poultry Science (FA) The importance of animal and poultry production in American agriculture. Principles of production and management of livestock, poultry and their products. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ANSC1001L Introductory to Animal Sciences
Laboratory (FA) Study of facilities used in production, processing, and management in animal agriculture. Identification, selection evaluation and testing of livestock, meat, and milk. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

ANSC2143 Feeds and Feeding (FA) Principles of animal nutrition, composition, and digestibility of feeds, balanced rations, feeding of farm animals. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 2140L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC2140L Feeds and Feeding Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 2143.

ANSC2213 Behavior of Domestic Animals (FA) Behavior associated with domestication. Effects of selective breeding, physical and social environments, and developmental stage on social organization, aggressive behavior, sexual behavior, productivity, and training of domestic animals.

ANSC2252L Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation (SP) Develop an understanding between live animal evaluation and carcass composition. Comparative judging including meat evaluation, classification and selection of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Pre- or Corequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC2482 Introduction to Companion Animal Management (FA) Principles of companion animal management, primarily dogs and cats. Lectures and demonstrations will address husbandry, behavior, nutrition, health, reproduction and selection of dogs and cats as companions.

ANSC3003 Applied Animal Parasitology (FA) The economically important parasites of domestic animals with emphasis on their host relationships and management considerations. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 3000L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC3000L Applied Animal Parasitology Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 3003.

ANSC3013 Parasitisms of Domesticated Non-Herbivores (SP) Course will provide applied instruction and appreciation for the parasitisms of our domesticated swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs and cats. Prerequisite: ANSC 3003.

ANSC3032 Animal Physiology I (FA) Fundamental aspects of neural/muscle/bone tissues and the cardiovascular system. the normal structure and functions of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 3032) Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and CHEM 1123.

ANSC3042 Animal Physiology II (SP) Fundamental aspects of renal, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine physiology will be covered. The normal structure and function of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 3042) Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 or POSC 3032.

ANSC3123 Principles of Genetics (FA) Fundamentals of heredity, with special emphasis on the improvement of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 3123) Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and MATH 1203.

ANSC3133 Animal Breeding and Genetics (SP) Application of the principles of genetics to the breeding of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC3143 Animal Nutrition (SP) Scientific approach to animal nutrition involving the mechanisms through which feed nutrients are utilized by farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 2143 and CHEM 2613 and CHEM 2611L.

ANSC3282 Livestock Judging and Selection (FA) Comparative judging, including grading, classification, and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep and horses. Oral and written discussion. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC3291 Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity (SP) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.

ANSC3333 Diseases of Livestock (SP) Introductory study of the diseases of farm animals with emphasis on fundamental principles of disease, body defense mechanisms, hygiene, and sanitation. Corequisite: ANSC 3330L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 and ANSC 3042 and MBIO 2013 and MBIO 2011L.

ANSC3330L Diseases of Livestock Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 3333.

ANSC3433 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology (FA) Principles of mammalian reproductive physiology with emphasis on farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and BIOL 1543.

ANSC3491 Artificial Insemination of Cattle and Swine (FA) Experience in artificial insemination of cattle and swine, including semen handling, estrus synchronization and detection, and insemination technique. Laboratory 4 hours per week for 8 weeks. The course is offered for the first 8 weeks and again for the second 8 weeks of the Spring semester. Prerequisite: ANSC 3433.

ANSC3613 Meat Science (FA) The study of meat science
and muscle biology. Topics will include animal/tissue growth and development and the relationship to meat quality. Meat processing, preservation, and meat safety concerns will also be considered. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003, CHEM 2613, and junior standing.

ANSC3691 Meats Judging (SP) Training in judging meat based on federal grading standards. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3614.

ANSC400V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Special problems in the animal sciences for advanced undergraduate students.

ANSC401V Internship in Animal Sciences (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised work experience with private or government organizations May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

ANSC410V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be repeated. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.

ANSC4252 Cow-Calf Management (FA) Systems of cow-calf management including the practical application of the principles of breeding, feeding, and management to commercial and purebred beef cattle under Arkansas conditions. Lecture 1 hour and laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3133 and ANSC 3433.

ANSC4263 Swine Production (FA) Methods in producing purebred and commercial swine with specific emphasis on the management programs needed for profitable pork production in Arkansas. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4260L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4260L Swine Production Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 4263.

ANSC4272 Sheep Production (SP, Odd years) Purebred and commercial sheep management emphasizing the programs of major importance in lamb and wool production in Arkansas. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4270L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4283 Horse Production (SP) Production, use and care of horses and ponies including breeding, feeding, handling, and management. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4280L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4280L Horse Production Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 4283.

ANSC4291 Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity (FA) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.

ANSC4452 Milk Production (SP) Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle will be reviewed, and course will include field trip touring dairy industry. Lecture one hour per week and laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143.

ANSC4652 Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management (FA) Production and management systems for stocker and feed-lot cattle including practical applications of forage systems, feeding, health management and economics of production of these livestock. Lecture one hour per week and laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and senior standing.

ANSC500V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Work in special problems of animal industry.

ANSC5013 Domestic Animal Energetics (SP, Odd years) Physical, physiological and biochemical aspects of energy metabolism of domestic animals and their applications to livestock production. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813.

ANSC510V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (IR) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC5123 Advanced Animal Genetics (FA, Even years) Specialized study of animal genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5123) Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.

ANSC5133 Quantitative Inheritance (SP, Odd years) Advanced study of the genetic basis of variation and the genetic control of quantitative traits in populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3133.

ANSC5143 Advanced Animal Nutrition (FA, Even years) Nutritional basis of livestock and poultry feeding; nutritional requirements of animals; recent developments in animal nutrition and application to feeding under Arkansas conditions. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5143) Prerequisite: CHEM 3813 and ANSC 3143 (or POSC 4343).

ANSC5253 Advanced Livestock Production (FA, Even years) Comprehensive review of recent advances in research relative to the various phases of livestock production. Prerequisite: ANSC 4252 (or ANSC 4263) and ANSC 3133 (or ANSC 3143).

ANSC5743L Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences Laboratory (FA) Introduction into theory and application of current advanced analytical techniques used in animal research. Two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813 (or equivalent) and PHYS 2013 and PHYS 2011L and ANSC 4743 (or POSC 4743 or equivalent).

ANSC5853 Advanced Meats Technology (SU, Odd years) An intensive study of processed meats, relating the science, technology, and quality of further processed meat and poultry products. Product development, sensory and chemical analysis, microbiology, nutritional aspects, and (Same as POSC 5853) Prerequisite: POSC 4314 or ANSC 3614.

ANSC5901 Seminar (FA, SP, SU) Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of animal science. Oral reports. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: senior standing.

ANSC5920D Neurophysiology Drill (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 5922.

ANSC5922 Neurophysiology (FA) Neurophysiology, including mechanisms of nerve conduction, understanding of central integration and processing of signals with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (or first 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5922) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5920D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5930D Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 5932.

ANSC5932 Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA) Cardiovascular physiology, including mechanisms of heart function and excitation, and blood vessel mechanisms associated with the circulatory system in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5932) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5930D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5933 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA, Odd years) Study of the environment of domestic animals and its effect on physiological systems that affect maintenance, growth, production, and reproduction. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5933) Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 (or POSC 3032) and CHEM 3813 (or equivalent).

ANSC5942 Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA) Endocrine physiology, including mechanisms of hormone secretion, function, and regulation. Mechanisms associated with the endocrine system will be discussed for domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (or first 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5942) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5940D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5940D Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 5942.

ANSC5952 Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP) Respiratory physiology, including mechanisms of lung function and gas exchange. Mechanisms associated with the interaction of the respiratory system with other bodily systems in domestic animals and poultry will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week for first 8 weeks of semester. (Same as POSC 5952) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5950D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5950D Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 5952.

ANSC5962 Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP) Gastrointestinal and hepatic physiology, including mechanisms of digestion, absorption of nutrients with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5962) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5960D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5960D Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 5962.

ANSC5972 Renal Physiology (SP) Renal physiology, including mechanisms of renal clearance with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5972) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5970D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5970D Renal Physiology Drill (SP) Corequisite: ANSC 5972.

ANSC600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC6143 Minerals in Animal Nutrition (SP, Odd years) Mineral nutrients, their sources and functions, as related to nutrition of domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 or POSC 4343.

ANSC6243 Ruminant Nutrition (FA, Odd years) Anatomy and physiology of the rumen. The nutrient requirements of microbial organisms and the relation of microbial digestion in the rumen to the nutrition of cattle, sheep and other ruminants. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3143.

ANSC6253 Forage-Ruminant Relations (SP, Odd years) Advanced chemical, physical, and botanical characteristics of forage plants, the dynamics of grazing, intake and digestion, and techniques of measuring forage utilization and systems analysis at the plant-animal interface. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as AGRN 6253) Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 and AGRN 3113.

ANSC6343 Vitamin Nutrition in Domestic Animals (SP, Even years) The vitamins required by domestic animals with emphasis upon their role in animal nutrition, physiological functions, and consequences of failure to meet the requirement of the animal. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6343) Prerequisite: ANSC 4143 (or POSC 4343) and CHEM 3813.

ANSC6833 Reproduction in Domestic Animals (SP, Even years) Comprehensive review of current theory of reproductive function in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6833) Prerequisite: ANSC 3433.

ANSC700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.