ANSC 3450

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ANSC 3450
Reproductive Physiology and Management of Dairy Cattle

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

This course integrates concepts of reproductive physiology, management, and economics of dairy cattle. Special emphasis is given to practices and technologies currently used in modern dairy operations. Laboratory sessions include hands-on learning of reproductive techniques and dairy herd management software. Concepts discussed in lecture and their respective application include: artificial insemination, rectal palpation and transrectal ultrasonography of the reproductive tract and ovaries, synchronization of estrus and ovulation, blood testing for pregnancy diagnosis, superovulation and embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization and embryo production.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ANSC 2400.

Outcomes
  • Integrate basic and complex aspects of reproductive physiology of dairy cattle.
  • Illustrate the implications of physiological processes on reproductive management programs and herd performance.
  • Design and implement reproductive management strategies to fulfill the specific needs of dairy herds.
  • Analyze the reproductive performance of dairy herds using the latest software technologies and provide recommendations to optimize reproductive performance and farm profitability.
  • Employ current reproductive technologies used in the dairy industry to maximize herd performance and propagation of cattle of superior genetic value.
  • Recognize the value of reproductive biology, management programs, and herd performance on the overall profitability and sustainability of the dairy operation.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2358 ANSC 3450   LEC 001

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    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Giordano, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisites: ANSC 2400 Animal Reproduction and Development.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ANSC 3450

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18998 ANSC 3450   LEC 002

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: ANSC 2400 Animal Reproduction and Development.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2359 ANSC 3450   LAB 401

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

  • 21389 ANSC 3450   LAB 402

  •  

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

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANSC 3450

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 20396 ANSC 3450   LEC 003

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: ANSC 2400 Animal Reproduction and Development.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.