ANSC 4110

ANSC 4110

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Integrates concepts of cattle nutrition and farm nutritional management to help students understand and appreciate factors influencing the performance of cattle under diverse conditions. Topics include the effect of environment on maintenance costs; the nutrient requirements for various stages of growth, lactation, and pregnancy; rumen function; feed composition and chemistry; nutrient partitioning; and the environmental impacts of cattle and how to minimize them. Computer models (Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System) are used in the laboratory to actualize the information presented in lectures. Herd case studies are used in lab and there are field trips to farms to evaluate the nutritional management.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Intended for: juniors, seniors, and entering graduate students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 and ANSC 2120 (or equivalent). Highly recommended prerequisite: ANSC 3550.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1024 ANSC 4110   LEC 001

    • MWF Morrison Hall 146
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Prerequisite: ANSC 1100 & ANSC 2120 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ANSC 3550. Enrollment preference given to: juniors, seniors and entering graduate students. If course is full, see professor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  1025 ANSC 4110   LAB 401

    • M Morrison Hall 146
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 20586 ANSC 4110   LEC 003

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: ANSC 1100 & ANSC 2120 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ANSC 3550. Enrollment preference given to: juniors, seniors and entering graduate students. If course is full, see professor.

  • 20585 ANSC 4110   LAB 403

    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 21790 ANSC 4110   LEC 004

    • MWF Morrison Hall 174
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 21791 ANSC 4110   LAB 404

    • M Morrison Hall 174
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.