A study of the major microorganisms of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and humans, their microbial metabolism and functions, interactions with each other and with hosts, and impact on host nutrition and health. Prereq: Micrbio 4000.01 or 4000.02 or 4100, and Biochem 4511, and GPA 2.0 or above in Biochem and Micrbio coursework; or permission of instructor.

First course in a two-course series (2400.04 & 3797.04) designed to give students an appreciation for how world history, government, geography, and infrastructure can impact the small ruminant production and animal health & welfare within a society. Concur: 3797.04.

Hands-on application of nutrition, genetics, physiology, health, economics,products and housing in integrated management systems for the raising of chickens for market and egg production. Concur: 4006.01.

Hands-on application of scientific and basic principles of nutrition, genetics, physiology, health, economics, meat products and housing in integrated management systems for modern swine production. Concur: 4003.01.