| Course Number |
Course Name (credit) (semester) |
Description |
Prereq/Coreq |
| ANS 2002 |
The Meat We Eat (2)(F,S) |
Consumer-oriented elective covering meat as a food, its inspection for wholesomeness, meat grading, identification, processing, selection, preparation and serving. Preparation of economical, nutritious and palatable meals centered around meat will be emphasized. |
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| ANS 3006C |
Introduction to Animal Sciences (4)(F,S,SS) |
Role of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, poultry and horses in serving humans. Introduction to anatomy and physiology of digestion, growth, reproduction and the application of genetics to livestock improvement. |
APB 2150 |
| ANS 3043 |
Growth and Development of Farm Animals (3)(F) |
An integration of the physiological, genetic and nutritional bases of animal growth, development, and body composition with application to livestock production. |
BSC 2010, BSC 2010L or equivalent. Must be AL major |
| ANS 3079L |
Relationship of Form to Function in Horses (2)(S) |
Principles of conformation and performance evaluation of horses. A study of the anatomy, physiology and dynamics of the horse as it affects athletic potential and performance. |
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| ANS 3206 |
Livestock Management Practicum (1-2)(F,S) |
Provides students with livestock production and management work experience, including daily responsibilities at UF livestock units. |
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| ANS 3230 |
Survey of the Equine and Allied Industries (1)(F) |
Overview of the equine industry and its allied industries and agencies. Includes discussion of employment opportunities and interaction with industry leaders. |
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| ANS 3236 |
Introduction to Equine Science (3)(F) |
Designed for students with an interest in equine sciences but with limited equine experience. Principles of equine selection, care and utilization. |
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| ANS 3237C |
Equine Health Management (2)(F) |
Principles and practices for planning, implementing and maintaining equine herd health. |
ANS 3006C. Must be AL-Equine option major |
| ANS 3239L |
Techniques in Equine Science (2)(F) |
Introduction of the knowledge, horseback and management skills required for proper daily horse care and conditioning. Designed for those seeking employment requiring basic horse care skills and for novice horse owners. |
ANS 3236. Must be AL major |
| ANS 3246 |
Beef Production Practicum (1)(F,S) |
Students participate in beef cattle production systems under close supervision of faculty and staff. Students gain knowledge of best management practices regarding cattle handling, tractor and equipment use, as well as cattle hauling by participating in experiential learning opportunities. |
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| ANS 3250L |
Dairy Cattle Management Laboratory (2)(F) |
Dairy management including milk sample collection and analysis, production records, cow handling and restraint, calf delivery and care, metabolic disorders and foot care, plus milking, mastitis and estrus detection. |
Coreq: ANS 3251 |
| ANS 3251 |
Dairy Cattle Management (2)(F) |
Management principles necessary for successful dairying with emphasis on large dairy herds. |
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| ANS 3315L |
Techniques in Horse Reproduction (1)(S) |
Horse reproduction including anatomy, collection, evaluation and freezing of semen, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, pregnancy diagnosis, lactation and reproductive management. |
Coreq: ANS 3319 |
| ANS 3316L |
Techniques in Ruminant Reproduction (1)(F, S) |
Ruminant reproduction including anatomy, collection, evaluation and freezing of semen, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, pregnancy diagnosis, lactation and reproductive management. |
Coreq: ANS 3319 |
| ANS 3317L |
Techniques in Swine Reproduction (1)(F, S) |
Swine reproduction including anatomy, collection, evaluation and freezing of semen, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, pregnancy diagnosis, lactation and reproductive management. |
Coreq: ANS 3319 |
| ANS 3319 |
Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals (3)(F, S) |
Principles of reproduction in avian and mammalian farm animals including factors related to the estrous cycle, pregnancy, lactation, semen-production, artifical insemination, pregnancy diagnosis and environmental factors affecting reproduction. |
ANS 3006C, BSC 2010 or another biological science. Coreq: ANS 3315L or ANS 3316L or ANS 3317L |
| ANS 3383L |
Application of Genetic Evaluation to the Livestock Industry (1)(S) |
Application of the principles of genetic evaluation of farm animals to the livestock industry. |
Coreq: ANS 3384 |
| ANS 3384 |
Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals (3)(S, SS) |
Basic principles of Mendelian genetics and quantitative genetics as applied to improvement of farm animals. Selection, inbreeding and crossbreeding strategies for the improvement of cattle, swine, horses and poultry. |
ANS 3006C, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L |
| ANS 3404C |
Food Animal Nutrition and Feeding (3)(F) |
A basic nutrition course designed to familiarize students with the nutrient requirements of food animals (primarily beef cattle and swine) at specific stages of growth, production and reproduction, and how scientific methods and experimentation are applied to animal nutrition. |
ANS 3440 |
| ANS 3405 |
Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management (2)(F) |
The influence of growth, reproduction and work on the nutrient requirements of horses and the application of that information to the planning of life cycle feeding programs. |
ANS 3440 |
| ANS 3440 |
Principles of Animal Nutrition (4)(F,S, SS) |
The nutrients required by animals, their functions interrelationships, and processes of utilization; feedstuff composition and their use in diet and ration formulation. |
CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L |
| ANS 3613L |
Livestock and Meat Evaluation (2)(S) |
Basic principles of livestock evaluation, grading and pricing of meat animals, carcasses and meat cuts. |
ANS 3006C |
| ANS 3634C |
Meats (3)(F) |
Integrated studies of the science and technology involved in the utilization of meat animals for food with focus on animal growth, carcass cutability, wholesomeness, palatability and merchandising of red meat. |
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| ANS 3934 |
Careers in the Livestock Industry (1)(F) |
Careers in the livestock industry; interactive exposure to employment opportunities in the animal sciences. |
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| ANS 4231 |
Horse Management Practicum (1)(F, S, SS) |
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| ANS 4234 |
Horse Enterprise Management (2)(S) |
Management principles essential to the planning and operation of commercial horse enterprises. |
ANS 3237C, ANS 3405, ANS 3384, ANS 3319, ANS 3315L, ANS 3440, AGR 4231C, AEB 3133, AEB 3114L |
| ANS 4238L |
Horse Psychology and Training (2)(F, S) |
An in-depth examination into the methods by which horses communicate, learn and are trained. Horses will be trained to lead, tie, longe, drive, trailer load and accept handling for routine management practices. |
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| ANS 4243C |
Beef Cow-Calf Management (3)(F) |
Development and implementation of management programs for commercial cow-calf and purebred beef cattle enterprises. |
ANS 3404C, ANS 3384, ANS 3319, ANS 3316L, ANS 3440, AGR 4231C, AEB 3114L, AEB 3133 |
| ANS 4245C |
Beef Background and Feedlot Management (2)(S) |
Management, marketing and utilization of beef cattle after weaning. Spring break field trip required. |
ANS 3404C, ANS 3613L or ANS 3634C, ANS 3440, AGR 4231C, AEB 3114L, AEB 3133 |
| ANS 4252C |
Dairy Management Systems (4)(S) |
Information sources and decision analysis used to manage large dairy herds. |
Senior classification, IND option |
| ANS 4253 |
Dairy Management Techniques (1-4)(F, S) |
Planning, direction and management techniques employed in large dairy herds. May be repeated with change in content up to a maximum of 4 credits. |
Coreq: ANS 3251 |
| ANS 4441 |
Dairy Cattle Nutrition (3)(F) |
Principles of nutrition and their application to dairy cattle feeding. |
ANS 3440 |
| ANS 4441L |
Dairy Cattle Nutrition Laboratory (2)(F) |
Practical application of the principles of nutrition to diet formulation and dairy herd management. |
Coreq: ANS 4441 |
| ANS 4615 |
Meat Selection and Grading (1)(F, S) |
Fundamentals in grading and classifying carcasses and cuts of meat from beef, pork and lamb. Includes field trips to packing plants and exercises in practical grading and selection. |
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| ANS 4635C |
Meat Processing (3)(S) |
Basic principles for the use of muscle as food; process technology; meat/poultry inspection regulations and labeling; quality control procedures and marketing aspects. |
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| ANS 4905 |
Special Problems in Animal Science (1-3, maximum 6 credits)(F, S, SS) |
Qualified students will be assigned a problem involving care and management of livestock or the investigation of a current topic in animal science. |
consent of instructor |
| ANS 4909 |
Honors Project (1-6)(F, S, SS) |
An individual special project course; students will complete a project on a selected topic, issue or problem. Projects may relate to research, teaching or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator. |
Must be admitted to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences’ Honors Program, 3.5 GPA or greater |
| ANS 4931 |
Senior Seminar (1)(S) |
Oral presentation and papers on issues facing the livestock industry. |
Senior classification; must be AL major |
| ANS 4941 |
Full-time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science (1-3)(F, S, SS) |
Internship program |
Prior arrangements with advisor |
| ANS 4992 |
Livestock Judging (1-2)(F, S) |
Special training in livestock judging and classification. |
ANS 3006C |
