Keith Lusby, Head of the Department, 104 Animal Science Building, 575-3745
UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS EMERITI BROWN (C.J.), STALLCUP; PROFESSORS BROWN (A.H.), DANIELS, KELLOGG, MAXWELL, McNEW, PIPER, WESTING, YAZWINSKI; PROFESSORS EMERITI LEWIS, LOE, NOLAND, PERKINS, RAKES; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS COFFEY, KREIDER, RORIE, ROSENKRANS; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS APPLE, GUNTER, JOHNSON, KEGLEY; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS EMERITI HECK, PETERSON (H.P.)
Majors in the animal science area are designed to provide the scientific and technical education to prepare students for positions of leadership and responsibility in the expanding fields of beef cattle, swine, horse, sheep, and dairy cattle production, as well as in the specialized areas related to nutrition, breeding and genetics, physiology, food science, and internal parasitology.
Major areas of specialization in this department are animal science and food science. Pre-veterinary medicine requirements may be fulfilled while meeting degree requirements in any of the major areas.
Career opportunities include positions and services related to the production, merchandising, processing, and distribution of meat, milk, and related animal products, as well as positions of field persons, farm and herd managers, livestock specialists, nutritionists, geneticists, artificial breeding specialists, and others related to the animal sciences.
Curricula are designed to permit the student to obtain the necessary foundation to pursue graduate study for the Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees.
Requirements for a B.S.A. Degree with a Major in Animal Science: A minimum of 37 semester hours in animal science including ANSC 1001L, 2143,, 3123, 3614, and two of the following: ANSC 4253, 4263, 4453, and a minimum of 11 hours from the following: ANSC 3282, 4133, 4143, 4434, 4743,; ANSC 3032, 3042 or 3133. Prospective students must consult a departmental adviser for additional requirements.
Requirements for a Minor in Animal Science: Students must complete ANSC 1001, 2143, 3123, 3614, and either ANSC 4253, 4263, or 4453.
Courses: Animal Science (ANSC)
1001L Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory (Fa, Sp) Study of facilities used in production, processing, and management in animal agriculture. Identification, selection evaluation and testing of livestock,, meat and milk.. Laboratory mandatory as corequisite to ANSC 1003 for all animal science majors, optional for others. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
1003 Introductory Animal And Poultry Science (Fa, Sp) 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. (Same as POSC 1003).
2003 Pest Management ( Fa, Sp) Introduction to basic principles of pest management as they relate to vertebrate animals, insects, plant disease and weeds. Selected pests are studied with emphasis on current management approaches and alternative pest control. (Same as AGRN 2013, ENTO 2003 and PLPA 2013). Prerequisite; ANSC 1003 or POSC 1003 and AGRN 1203 or HORT 1203.
2140L Feeds and Feeding Laboratory (Fa, Sp) Corequisite: ANSC 2143.
2143 Feeds and Feeding (Fa, Sp) Principles of animal nutrition, composition, and digestibility of feeds, balanced rations, feeding of farm animals. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003. Corequisite: ANSC 2140L.
2213 Breeds of Livestock (Sp) Identification and evaluation of the principal breeds of livestock. History of famous herds, flocks, and individuals in the department of breeds. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGRI 1003.
2250L Livestock Fitting and Showing Practices Lab Corequisite: ANSC 2252.
2252 Livestock Fitting and Showing Practices (Sp) Introduction to basic practices and skills involved in fitting and showing beef and dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Lecture 1 hour and laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 2143. Corequisite: ANSC 2250L.
2482 Dairy Cattle Judging and Selection (Fa) Judging of dairy cattle and pedigree studies as aids to selection. Lecture one hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGRI 1003.
3032 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.) Prerequisites: BIOL 1543 CHEM 1123.
3042 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/POSC 3032.
3123 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 1543/1541L and MATH 1203.
3282 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.
3291 Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity (Sp)
Training for membership on judging teams, through
participation.
3491 Dairy Junior Judging Team Activity (Sp) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.
3591 Dairy-Products Judging Team Activity (Fa) Training for membership on dairy-products judging team, through participation. Prerequisite: consent.
3610L Commodity Science of Meat Lab Corequisite: ANSC 3614.
3614 Commodity Science of Meat (Fa) Muscle biology and the inter-relationship between muscle biology and red meat processing methods; identification, grading and evaluation of beef, lamb, swine, and veal carcasses and cuts; and slaughtering, cutting curing, sausage manufacture, and food values. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and junior standing or consent. Corequisite: ANSC 3610L.
3691 Meats Judging (Sp) Training in judging meat based on federal grading standards. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3614.
400V Special Problems (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Special problems in the animal sciences for advanced undergraduate students. Prerequisite: consent.
401V Internship in Animal Sciences (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Supervised work experience with private or government organizations to introduce students to professional areas of work in animal sciences. Prerequisites: junior standing and consent.
410V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (Irregular) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in Animal Sciences. May be taken for multiple credit. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.
4133 Animal Genetics and Breeding (Fa, Sp) Application of the principles of genetics to the breeding of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.
4143 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. Prerequisites: ANSC 2143 and CHEM 2613/2611L.
4250L Beef Production Lab Corequisite: ANSC 4253.
4253 Beef Production (Sp) Systems of beef production including the practical application of the principles of breeding, feeding, and management to commercial and purebred beef cattle under Arkansas conditions. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: ANSC1003, ANSC 2143, 3123. Corequisite: ANSC 4250L.
4260L Swine Production Lab Corequisite: ANSC 4263.
4263 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. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003, ANSC 2143, 3123. Corequisite: ANSC 4260L.
4270L Sheep Production Lab Corequisite: ANSC 4272.
4272 Sheep Production (Sp, Even 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. Prerequisites: ANSC 1003, ANSC 2143, 3123. Corequisite : ANSC 4270L.
4280L Horse Production Lab Corequisite: ANSC 4283.
4283 Horse Production (Sp, Odd years) Production, use and care of horses and ponies including breeding, feeding, handling, and management. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003, ANSC 2143, 3123. Corequisite: ANSC 4280L.
4291 Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity (Fa) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.
4430L Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Lab Corequisite: ANSC 4434.
4434 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology (Fa) Principles of mammalian reproductive physiology with emphasis on farm animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 4434.) Prerequisites: ANSC 1003, ANSC1001L and 3123. Corequisite: ANSC 4430L.
4450L Milk Production Lab
4453 Milk Production (Fa, Even years) Feeding and management of dairy cattle. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003, ANSC 2143, 3123.
4491 Dairy Senior Judging Team Activity (Fa) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.
4653 Feedlot Management (Fa, Odd years) Basic management processes necessary for successful cattle-finishing in Arkansas from feedlot planning and site selection through marketing of the finished animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 4253
4740L Analytical Methods in Animal Nutrition Lab Corequisite: ANSC 4743.
4743 Analytical Methods in Animal Nutrition (Sp) Experience in the techniques used in the modern animal nutrition laboratory and the interpretation of experimental data. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours per week. (Same as POSC 4743.) Prerequisite: CHEM 1123/1121L or equivalent. Corequisite: ANSC 4740L.
4794 Physiology of Domestic Animals (Sp) Survey of physiological systems of domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: ANSC 3032, 3042.
500V Special Problems (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Work in special problems of animal industry. Prerequisite: advanced standing and consent.
5013 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 and consent.
510V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (Irregular) Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be taken for multiple credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5123 Advanced Animal Genetics (Fa, Even years) Specialized study of animal genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5123.) Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.
5133 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 4133 or equivalent.
5143 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; ANSC 4143 or POSC 4343 or permission of instructor.
5253 Advanced Livestock Production (Fa, Even years) Comprehensive review of recent advances in research relative to the various phases of livestock production. Prerequisites: ANSC 4253 or 4263, and 4133 or 4143, and consent.
5743L Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences Lab (Fa) Introduction into theory and application of current advanced analytical techniques used in animal research. Two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. (Same as POSC 5743.) Prerequisites: CHEM 3813 or equivalent, PHYS 2013, 2011, ANSC 4743 or equivalent, or consent.
5850L Advanced Meats Technology Lab
5853 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 product labeling are covered. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours a week. (Same as POSC 5853.) Prerequisite: POSC 4313 or ANSC 3614, or consent.
5901 Seminar (Fa, Sp, Su) Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of animal science. Oral reports. Recitation one hour per week. Prerequisite: senior standing and consent.
5933 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.) Prerequisites: ANSC 4794, CHEM 3813 or equivalent.
5940L Neuroendocrine, Cardiovascular Physiol-ogy Lab Corequisite: ANSC 5944.
5944 Neuroendocrine, Cardiovascular Physiology (Fa, Odd years) Physiology of nervous, endocrine and circulatory systems with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5944.) Prerequisites: ANSC 3032, 3042 and CHEM 3813 (or corequisite) or equivalent. Corequisite : ANSC 5940L.
5950L Digestive, Renal and Respiratory Physiol-ogy Lab Corequisite: ANSC 5954.
5954 Digestive, Renal and Respiratory Physiology (Fa, Even years) Physiology of the digestive, excretory and respiratory systems with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5954.) Prerequisites: ANSC 3032, 3042 and CHEM 3813 (or corequisite) or equivalent. Corequisite: ANSC 5950L.
600V Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
6133 Biometrical Genetics (Sp, Even years) Advanced biometrical studies of the genetic improvement of livestock populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6133.) Prerequisites: ANSC 5133 and or equivalent.
6143 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 4143 or POSC 4343.
6243 Ruminant Nutrition (Fa) 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 4143.
6253 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.) Prerequisites: ANSC 4143 and AGRN 3113.
6343 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.) Prerequisites: ANSC 4143 or POSC 4343, CHEM 3813 or consent.
6833 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 4434 or consent.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
Courses: Veterinary Science (VTSC)
3000L Applied Animal Parasitology Lab Corequisite: VTSC 3003.
3003 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. Prerequisite: ANSC1003 or consent. Corequisite: ANSC 3000L
3042 Domestic Animal Morphology (Sp) Introduction to the anatomy and histology of the organ systems of domestic animals. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1004 or BIOL 1543/1541L.
3130L Diseases of Farm Animals Lab Corequisite: VTSC 3133.
3133 Diseases of Farm Animals (Sp) Introductory study of the diseases of farm animals with emphasis on fundamental principles of disease, body defense mechanisms, hygiene, and sanitation. Prerequisites: ANSC 3032, 3042 and MBIO 2013, 2011L. Corequisite: ANSC 3130L.
3223 Poultry Diseases (Fa) Common diseases affecting poultry reared under commercial conditions will be covered including diagnosis, therapy and prevention. Immunity, sanitation practices, and chemoprophylaxis will also be covered. Lecture 3 hours per week with some demonstrations, slides and videotapes. (Same as POSC 3223.) Prerequisites: MBIO 2013/2011L and junior standing.
5000L Experimental Parasitology Lab Corequisite: VTSC 5003.
5003 Experimental Parasitology (Fa, Odd years) Literature and laboratory investigations into a number of host-parasite relationships. Independent research to be conducted by each student in an area unique to the student's primary area of interest. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate student standing. Corequisite: VTSC 5000L.
5110L Advanced Animal Diseases Lab Corequisite: VTSC 5113.
5113 Advanced Animal Diseases (Fa) Introductory study of experimental pathologic processes covering both tissue and cellular reactions. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: VTSC 3133, ZOOL 2404, CHEM 3813, and MBIO 4703. Corequisite: ANSC 5110L.
5120L Parasites of Poultry Laboratory (Sp) Practical investigations of the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of poultry. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 1003; Corequisite: VTSC 5122.
5122 Parasites of Poultry (Sp) Lectures and discussions of the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of poultry. Emphasis is placed upon the significance of these parasites to the poultry industry. Topics covered include host-parasite relationships, life cycles, pathogenesis, epidemiology and management, immunology, chemotheraphy, and practical methods of control. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5122) Corequisite: VTSC 5120L.
5313 Domestic Animal Bacteriology (Fa) A study of bacteria pathogenic for domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: two or more upper-level microbiology courses or consent of instructor.
5343 Advanced Immunology (Fa) Aspects of innate, cell-mediated, and humoral immunity in mammalian and avian species. Molecular mechanisms underlying the function of the immune system are emphasized. A course in Basic Immunology prior to enrollment in Advanced Immunology is recommended but not required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (Sp) Laboratory courses on immune-diagnostic laboratory techniques and uses of antibodies as a research tool. Included are cell isolation and characterization procedures, immunochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA and cell culture assay systems. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: POSC/VTSC/MBIO 5343, or MBIO 4714.
5742 Advanced Poultry Diseases (Fa) The most important diseases of poultry will be covered in depth and the course will focus on understanding mechanisms of pathogenesis, diagnostic techniques and principles of prevention. Lecture/discussion 2 hours per week with Kodachrome slides and microscopic slides utilized. (Same as POSC 5742.) Prerequisite: VTSC/POSC 3223.
5752L Advanced Poultry Diseases Laboratory (Sp) The course covers laboratory techniques utilized for the isolation, identification and diagnosis of poultry diseases with a microbial cause. Students will learn diagnostic virology, bacteriology, serology and mycology. Laboratories 3 hours twice weekly and then as needed to complete assignments. Prerequisites: VTSC 3223 and 5742.
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