ANSC 4110

ANSC 4110

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

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 Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors, and entering graduate students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 and ANSC 2120, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ANSC 3550.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ANSC 6110

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1023 ANSC 4110   LEC 001

    • MWF Morrison Hall 164
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOAP 1100 and ANSC 2120, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: ANSC 3550. Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors, and entering graduate students.

  •  1024 ANSC 4110   LAB 401

    • M Morrison Hall 164
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person