INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE

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This course will cover the livestock industry, supply of animal products, and their uses in animal production. There is a special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation, and contributions of farm animals to the agriculture industry. The student will analyze the economic and environmental roles of animal production and companionship in society. Investigation of nutrition, genetics, reproduction, behavior, growth and development of animals is included. Animal products, biosecurity, and food processing will also be addressed.