MANAGEMENT FOR AVIAN HEALTH

ANSCI/DYSCI 320

Provides an introduction to and exploration of the interconnectivity between factors that affect health and disease and the central role of the immune system using infectious disease in animals as a key focus. Explores principal causes and identification of animal diseases, common diseases of farm animals, zoonoses and public health, disease prevention and management including biosecurity measures and host immune responses. Fosters appreciation for the translatability and universality of knowledge between human and animal health and disease.

ANSCI 508

Procurement, processing and distribution of poultry meat, eggs and derived products; factors affecting quality, including methods of determining quality.

ANSCI 140

Overview of poultry science and production. Topics include anatomy and physiology, nutrition, health, reproduction, genetics, egg and meat quality, and management. Includes information on poultry flocks of various sizes and purposes, from hobby flocks to commercial production.

ANSCI 314

Provides a conceptual understanding of nutrient requirements for optimal growth and production of commercial poultry species. The use of computer programming for feed formulation is emphasized.

ANSCI 315

Fundamental business and economic principles and practices for successful poultry production with emphasis on problem solving in flock management.