Equine Science Courses

Departmental Requirements

100. Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry (4 cr I, II) Lec 3, lab 2. Overview of the industries in animal science; fundamentals of animal biology related to their application in those industries; and trends and current issues related to production and consumption of animal products important for human welfare. [ES] Instructor(s): Dr. Bryan Reiling, F & Dr. Rosie Nold, Spring

101. Introduction to Animal Sciences (1 cr I, II) Lab 2. Survey of careers, internships, skills, and information resources for students interested in the animal sciences. Instructor: Dr. Dennis Brink, Fall

240. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (4 cr I, II) Lec. 3, rct/lab 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Larry Larson, Spring & Fall

320. Animal Nutrition and Feeding (3 cr I, II) Lec 2. Prereq: ASCI 240, 250; BIOC 221 or CHEM 251. Fundamentals of nutrition and feeding of domestic livestock, nutrients and nutrient requirements, characteristics of feedstuffs, methods of feeding, and the feed industry. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Phil Miller, Spring & Fall

491. Animal Science Seminar (1 cr I, II) Lec/disc 1. Prereq: Senior standing. Student-led discussion of selected current topics significant to the livestock, poultry, and meat industry. Concerns and issues of society as they relate to local, national, and international animal agriculture. Instructor: Dr. Don Beermann, Spring & Fall

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451/851. Livestock Management on Range and Pasture (AGRO, RNGE 445/845) (3 cr I) Lec 2. Prereq: AGRO 240 or 340 and ASCI 250; AECN 201 recommended. All students are required to participate in a one-week field trip in central or western Nebraska prior to beginning of fall semester. Therefore, students must notify instructor at time of early registration. (Dates are given in class schedule.) Analyzing the plant and animal resources and economic aspects of pasturage. Management of pasture and range for continued high production emphasized. [IS] Instructor: Dr. Dennis Brink, Fall

485. Animal Systems Analysis ( 3 cr I, II) Lec 2, rct 2. Prereq: Senior standing; ASCI 250; AECN 201; or permission. ASCI 485 is for majors in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with an interest in careers in livestock production units, the meat industry, or related agribusiness. Goal setting, information gathering, and application of problem solving methods in animal science. Develops ability to analyze and solve problems in all segments of animal science by integration of information from all pertinent disciplines and sources. [IS] Instructor: Dr. Terry Klopfenstein, Spring & Fall

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486. Animal Biological Systems (3 cr II) Lec 2, rct 2. Prereq: ASCI 21, 240, and 320; AGRO 315 or BIOS 305. ASCI *486 is for seniors with an interest in careers involving animal science disciplines, animal biology, and related fields. How to integrate information from the animal science disciplines to understanding animals as biological systems. The process of growth, adaptation, and lactation. Analyzing the interrelationship of each discipline within animal production. Using case studies, scenarios, and problems solving assignments to examine how alterations in nutrition and metabolism, genetic makeup, endocrine profile and/or the environment impact or effect the animal as a whole. [IS] Instructor: Staff, Fall

Equine Science Option Required Courses

250. Animal Management (3 cr II) Lec 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. principles of managing animals in typical production systems. Basics of managing beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine through the life cycle for economic and efficient production. [ES] Instructor(s): Dr. Dennis Brink, F & Dr. Bryan Reiling, Spring

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252. Fundamentals of the Horse Industry (2 cr I.) Lec 2. Scope and role of the horse industry. Development and use of breeds, industry involvement and practices dealing with nutrition, breeding, marketing and management; selection of horses for use in breeding and/or performance based on current industry standards. Career options dealing with the horse industry. Syllabus

260. Basic Equitation (2 cr II) Rct/lab 4. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Lab fee: $60. Limit per section: 12 students. Study and application of basic equitation principles for the novice rider. Basic horse handling practices and adapting dressage maneuvers toward Western and English performance excellence emphasized. Instructor(s): Dr. Kathy Anderson & Libby Lugar, Spring & Fall Syllabus

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360. Advanced Equitation (2 cr I) Rct/lab 4. Prereq: Junior standing, ASCI 260 and/or permission. Lab fee: $60. Limit per section: 10 students. Study and application of maneuvers basic to performance excellence. Assigned student mounts expected to show satisfactory progress towards standards of excellence in Western and English performance. Instructor(s): Dr. Kathy Anderson & Libby Lugar, Fall Syllabus

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300E. Principles of Intercollegiate Livestock and Meats Evaluation and Judging - Principles of Horse Evaluation and Judging (1 cr II) Rct/lab 2. Prereq: Junior standing. Conformation associated with equine structural form and performance standards. Student observations and analysis methods to be monitored by written and oral reports. Instructor: Libby Lugar, Spring

322. Equine Nutrition (2 cr II.) Lec 2. Equine nutrition including digestive anatomy and physiology. Nutritional requirements of horses as related to growth, reproduction, and performance. The relationship of nutrition to disease and environment. Management practices and application of current equine nutritional research. Odd-numbered calendar years.

330. Animal Breeding (4 cr I, II) Lec 3, lab 2. Prereq: AGRO 315 or BIOS 206 or equivalent. Principles of animal breeding and their application to livestock improvement. Material includes explanations of genetic variation as a cause of variation in animal performance, characterization of the effects of selection, inbreeding, and crossbreeding, and application of these procedures to development of breeding programs to improve efficiency of production. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Merlyn Nielsen, Fall

341. Physiology and Management of Reproduction (4 cr I, II) Lec 2, rct 1, lab 3. Prereq: ASCI 240. Comparative anatomy and physiology of reproduction in domestic animals. Endocrine regulation of reproductive function, patterns of reproduction, economic consequences of sub-optimal reproductive performance, environmental influences on reproductive efficiency, application of selected techniques for controlling reproduction. Laboratory provides application of techniques used in reproductive management. Instructor: Dr. Brett White, Fall

450. Horse Management ( 3 cr II) Lec 2, lab 2. Prereq: Junior standing and ASCI 250, or permission. ASCI 320 and 330 recommended. Light horse production. Emphasis on nutrition, reproduction, management, housing, and principle usage of light horses. Instructor: Dr. Kathy Anderson, Spring Syllabus

Other Equine Science Courses Offered

342. Equine Reproduction (32 cr II.) Lec 2. Prereq: ASCI 240 or equivalent, ASCI 341 recommended. Anatomy and physiology of stallion and mare reproductive systems. Estrous detection systems, artificial and natural breeding techniques, infertility, semen collection and processing, reproductive management, and record keeping. Even-numbered calendar years.

400E. Advanced Intercollegiate Livestock and Meats Evaluation and Judging - Advanced Horse Evaluation and Judging (1 cr I) Rct/lab 2. Prereq: 300E. Offered even-numbered calender years. Advanced skill development in horse judging and analysis. Competitive student oral and judgment performance monitored by intercollegiate competition in national contests. Instructor: Libby Lugar, Fall