Animal Science Department

Serving Animal Industries

Production and Management 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

And one of the following:

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

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

Production and Management Option Required Courses

200. Animal and Carcass Evaluation (3 cr I) Rct/lab 6. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Comparative evaluation of animals and their carcasses and products. Basic animal growth and development and the characteristics of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry that determine carcass value. Federal and industry product standards. Introduction of economic selection objectives, measurements of animal performance, use of performance records to estimate genetic value and application of procedures of genetic evaluation. Instructor(s): Dr. Dennis Burson and Dr. Rodger Johnson, Fall

210. Animal Products (3 cr I, II) Lec/demo 3. Prereq: ASCI 100. Knowledge of edible animal products with particular emphasis to meat products from livestock and poultry. Includes all aspects of the meat industry from slaughter to consumption. Methods of slaughter and fabrication, conversion of muscle to meat, processing techniques, preservation and storage, and consumer related topics discussed and demonstrated. [ES][IS] Instructor: Dr. Steve Jones, Spring & Fall

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

And two of the following:

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

452. Poultry Management ( 2 cr II) Lec 1, lab 2. Prereq: Senior standing or permission; ASCI 250; AECN 201, ASCI 210, 240, 320, and 330 recommended. Management of production units specializing in market eggs, hatching eggs, broilers, and turkeys. Housing, equipment, health, nutrition, and marketing of poultry and poultry products. Emphasis on integration of factors involved in efficient and economical production. Instructor: Staff, Spring

453. Dairy Management (3 cr I) Lec 2, rct 2. Prereq: Senior standing and ASCI 250, or permission. ASCI 240, 320 and 330 recommended. Management of a dairy enterprise for efficient production of a quality product. Emphasis on specific problems in breeding, feeding, reproduction, facilities, herd health, and in harvesting and marketing of milk and related economic considerations. Instructor: Dr. Larry Larson, Fall

454. Swine Management ( 3 cr I) Lec 1, lab 2. Prereq: Senior standing or permission; ASCI 250; AECN 201. ASCI 210, 240, 320 and 330 recommended. Integration and application of factors pertaining to nutrition, physiology, genetics, health, engineering, and economics in the production of pork. Factors affecting profitability of the swine enterprise emphasized. Instructor: Dr. Duane Reese, Fall

455. Beef Cow-Calf Management (2 cr II) Lec 1, rct/lab 2. Prereq: Senior standing or permission; ASCI 250; AECN 201. ASCI 210, 240, 320 and 330 recommended. Integrated management specific to the beef cow-calf enterprise necessary to achieve biologic and economic efficiency. Instructor: Dr. Jim Gosey, Spring

457. Beef Feedlot Management (2 cr I) Lec 1, rct/lab 2. Prereq: Senior standing or permission; ASCI 250, 320; AECN 201. ASCI 210, 240 recommended. Advanced preparation in the feeding of cattle for slaughter. Emphasis on the nutrition and management of feedlot cattle and related health and economic considerations. Covers the beef enterprise from weaning to market and relates closely to beef cow-calf production. Instructor: Dr. Galen Erickson, Fall

Other Production and Management Courses Offered

150. Animal Production Skills (2 cr I, II) Rct/lab 4. Introductory course in skills related to proper care and management of production animals. Laboratory sessions develop fundamental skills of animal husbandry. Instructor: Dr. Bryan Reiling, Spring

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

420. Advanced Feeding and Feed Formulation (3 cr II) Rct 2, lab 2. Prereq: ASCI 320. Advanced course in current feeding practices for domestic animals. Emphasis on diet formulation. Includes comprehensive study of functions and operations of the feed industry. Instructor: Dr. Dennis Brink, Spring

421/821. Advanced Animal Nutrition (3 cr I) Lec 3. Prereq: ASCI 320. Advanced course dealing with the nutrition of domestic animals. In-depth overage of nutrients, nutrient metabolism, and nutrient requirements. Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in life process. [ES] Instructor: Staff, Fall

431/831. Advanced Animal Breeding (3 cr II) Lec 2, rct 1. Prereq: ASCI 330. Application of genetic principles to animal breeding. Critical examination of current and potential selection programs and crossbreeding systems. Determination of performance objectives. Expected responses to selection methods and dissemination of improvement in an industry. [ES] Instructor: Dr. Rodger Johnson, Spring

456. Sheep Management (2 cr II) Lec 1, lab 2. Prereq: Senior standing or permission; ASCI 250; AECN 201. ASCI 210, 240, 320 and 330 recommended. Factors pertaining to nutrition, physiology, genetics, health, and economics are incorporated into a successful management system to produce and market lambs and wool. Instructor: Staff, Spring

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