Laboratory

Animal Nutrition Laboratory

A study of the chemical composition of feedstuffs and the application toward providing optimal nutrition to managed animals. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3130. Not open to students with credit for 3200.

Animal Laboratory Research Methods

Laboratory format demonstrating the applications of animal research. Students will perform experiments using common research techniques associated with food animals, including experimental designs, commonly used laboratory techniques including reagent preparation, protein and nucleic acid purification and downstream analysis, including immunochemical assay development and optimization. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3140 or MeatSci 3110. Not open to students with credit for 3200.

Animal Welfare Laboratory

Laboratory experience exploring aspects of animal welfare, including biological functioning, affective state, and natural living. Course activities provide core concepts primarily in the area of applied animal welfare and behavior, with focus on food animal species. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T, and 3140 or 3180 or AnmlTec 3140T. Not open to students with credit for 3200.

Animal Health Laboratory

Laboratory experience focused on diagnostic laboratory techniques related to animal health and infectious disease of domestic animals. Course activities provide core concepts primarily in the area of animal health. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3170 or 3270 or AnmlTec 3170T. Not open to students with credit for 3200.

Animal Physiology Laboratory

Laboratory experience exploring organs, tissues, and cells associated with the physiological systems of domestic animals. Course activities put into practice core concepts in the areas of anatomy, histology, and physiology. Prereq: 2200.01 or 2300H, and 2200.02 or AnmlTec 2200.02T. Prereq or concur: 3140 or AnmlTec 3140T or EEOB 2520. Not open to students with credit for 3200.

Processed Meats

Exploring fundamental changes in soft animal tissues resulting from comminution and application of non-meat ingredients and a variety of cooking methodologies to enhance palatability and value. Prereq or concur: 3110, AnimSci 3110, or FdScTe 2400. Not open to students with credit for AnimSci 555.02.

Meat Animal and Carcass Evaluation

Evaluating the factors that influence the value of meat animals and their resulting carcasses, wholesale and retail cuts in accordance with recognized grading standards; laboratory practice. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AnimSci 305.

Food Animal Processing

Hands-on application of the procedures involved with food animal harvest, inspection, carcass fabrication and merchandising retail products. Prereq or concur: 3110 or AnimSci 3110. Not open to students with credit for AnimSci 355.02.

Bar-B-Que Science

Investigating methods to prepare various meat products. Students will gain experience in matching proper cooking methods with different muscles to produce wholesome and palatable products. Students will be introduced to product sensory techniques.

Molecular Biology Techniques

Demonstrates the applications of molecular biology by involving the students in a real time research project. Students will perform experiments using molecular biology techniques in the context of a muscle protein functionality study. Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor.