Management Intensive Grazing

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Application of scientific principles of plant growth, animal nutrition and behavior to manage grazing systems for profitable, sustainable livestock enterprises. 3420 Animal Laboratory Research Methods U ½ Laboratory format demonstrating the applications of animal research. Students will perform experiments using common research techniques associated with food animals, including experimental designs, commonly used laboratory techniques including reagent preparation, protein and nucleic acid purification and downstream analysis, including immunochemical assay development and optimization. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3140 or MeatSci 3110. Not open to students with credit for 3200. 3430 Animal Nutrition Laboratory U ½ A study of the chemical composition of feedstuffs and the application toward providing optimal nutrition to managed animals. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3130. Not open to students with credit for 3200. 3440 Animal Physiology Laboratory U ½ Laboratory experience exploring organs, tissues, and cells associated with the physiological systems of domestic animals. Course activities put into practice core concepts in the areas of anatomy, histology, and physiology. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3140 or AnmlTec 3140T or EEOB 2520. Not open to students with credit for 3200. 3470 Animal Health Laboratory U ½ Laboratory experience…