ANIMAL SCIENCE (ANSC)
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, YAZWINSKI; PROFESSORS EMERITI LEWIS, LOE, NOLAND, PERKINS, RAKES, WESTING; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS COFFEY, KREIDER, RORIE, ROSENKRANS; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS APPLE, CASSIDA, COBLENTZ, GUNTER, HELLWIG, JOHNSON, KEGLEY, POHLMAN; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS EMERITI HECK, PETERSON
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, meat 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 4252, 4263, 4453, and a minimum of 11 hours from the following:: ANSC 3032, 3042, 3282, 3133, 3143, 3433, 4743. 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 4252, 4263, or 4453.
Courses: Animal Science (ANSC)
ANSC1001L 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 3 hours per week.
ANSC1003 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)
ANSC2003 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, PLPA 2013) Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 (or POSC 1003) and AGRN 1203 (or HORT 1203).
ANSC2140L Feeds and Feeding Laboratory (FA, SP) Corequisite: ANSC 2143.
ANSC2143 Feeds and Feeding (FA, SP) 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.
ANSC2213 Breeds of Livestock (SP) Identification and evaluation of the principal breeds of livestock. History of famous herbs, flocks, and individuals in the department of breeds. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.
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. Co- or Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.
ANSC2482 Dairy Cattle Judging and Selection (FA) Judging of dairy cattle and pedigree studies as aids to selection. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.
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.
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 (SP) 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.
ANSC3591 Dairy-Products Judging Team Activity (FA) Training for membership on dairy-products judging team, through participation.
ANSC3610L Commodity Science of Meat Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 3614.
ANSC3614 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. Corequisite: ANSC 3610L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 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 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 (SP) 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.
ANSC4260L Swine Production Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: ANSC 4263.
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.
ANSC4270L Sheep Production Laboratory (SP, Even years) Corequisite: ANSC 4272.
ANSC4272 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. Corequisite: ANSC 4270L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.
ANSC4280L Horse Production Laboratory (SP, Odd years) Corequisite: ANSC 4283.
ANSC4283 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. Corequisite: ANSC 4280L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 and ANSC 2143 and ANSC 3123.
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.
ANSC4491 Dairy Senior Judging Team Activity (FA) Training for membership on judging teams, through participation.
ANSC4652 Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management (SP) 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.
ANSC4743 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 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. (Same as POSC 4743) Corequisite: ANSC 4740L or POSC 4740L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
ANSC4794 Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP) Survey of physiological systems of domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 AND ANSC 3042.
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 Livestock Production (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).
ANSC5850L Advanced Meats Technology Laboratory (SU, Odd years)
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 product labeling are covered. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. (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.
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).
ANSC5940L Neuroendocrine, Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: ANSC 5944.
ANSC5944 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) Corequisite: ANSC 5940L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 and ANSC 3042 and CHEM 3813.
ANSC5950L Digestive, Renal and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (FA, Even years) Corequisite: ANSC 5954.
ANSC5954 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) Corequisite: ANSC 5950L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 and ANSC 3042 and CHEM 3813.
ANSC600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ANSC6133 Biometrical Genetics (SP, Even years) Advanced biometrical studies of the genetic improvement of livestock populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6133) Prerequisite: POSC 3123 (or ANSC 3123) and AGST 4023 (or equivalent).
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) 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, Even 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.
COURSES: Vet Science (VTSC)
VTSC3000L Applied Animal Parasitology Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: VTSC 3003.
VTSC3003 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: VTSC 3000L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003.
VTSC3042 Domestic Animal Morphology (SP) Introduction to the anatomy and histology of the organ systems of domestic animals. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: (ZOOL 1613 and ZOOL 1611L) or (BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L).
VTSC3130L Diseases of Farm Animals Laboratory (SP) Corequisite: VTSC 3133.
VTSC3133 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. Corequisite: VTSC 3130L. Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 and ANSC 3042 and MBIO 2013 and MBIO 2011L.
VTSC3223 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) Prerequisite: MBIO 2013 and MBIO 2011L and junior standing.
VTSC5000L Experimental Parasitology Laboratory (FA, Odd years) Corequisite: VTSC 5003.
VTSC5003 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. Corequisite: VTSC 5000L. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
VTSC5110L Advanced Animal Diseases Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: VTSC 5113.
VTSC5113 Advanced Animal Diseases (FA) Introductory study of experimental pathologic processes covering both tissue and cellular reactions. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hour. Corequisite: VTSC 5110L. Prerequisite: VTSC 3133 and ZOOL 2404 and CHEM 3813 and MBIO 4703.
VTSC5120L Parasites of Poultry Laboratory (SP) Practical investigations of the protozoan, helminth, and anthropod parasites of poultry. Laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5120L) Corequisite: VTSC 5122. Prerequisite: ANSC 1003 or POSC 1003.
VTSC5122 Parasites of Poultry (SP) Lectures and discussions of the protozoan, helminth, and anthropod 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, chemotherapy, and practical methods of control. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5122) Corequisite: VTSC 5120L.
VTSC5313 Domestic Animal Bacteriology (FA) A study of bacteria pathogenic for domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week.
VTSC5343 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. (Same as MBIO 5343, POSC 5343)
VTSC5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (SP) Laboratory course 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. (Same as MBIO 5352L, POSC 5352L) Prerequisite: POSC 5343 or VTSC 5343 or MBIO 5343 or MBIO 4714.
VTSC5742 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 3223 or POSC 3223.
VTSC5752L Advanced Poultry Diseases Laboratory (SP) This 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. (Same as POSC 5752L) Prerequisite: VTSC 3223 and VTSC 5742.
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