This course explores comparative reproductive biology in wildlife and domesticated animals. Topics will include: conservation techniques to solve problems of environmental change and international development; human-wildlife conflict; reproductive cycles in wild animals; reproductive technologies; pharmacological and physical restraint; capture methods and transport. Management of wildlife in national parks, game reserves and zoos.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic procedures performed by veterinary technicians. The class will be comprised of lectures, laboratory activities and case studies

The nutrition of domesticated animals with emphasis on dietary programs for production and health. Focus on monogastric, ruminant, and cecal digesting species in lecture. Both hand and computer ration balancing techniques used.

This course will include labs/hands-on experience; protocol completion and peer reviews; in-depth rodent strains and characteristics, breeding schemes, environmental enrichments and identification methods; humane care, handling, and management of primates, frogs, and fish used in research; routine techniques and practices for each species used in the labs.

Comparative aspects of anatomy, embryology, endocrinology, and physiology of reproduction and lactation.

Prerequisites: ANIMLSCI 220

Comparative aspects of anatomy, embryology, endocrinology, and physiology of reproduction and lactation.

Prerequisites: ANIMLSCI 220

Comparative aspects of anatomy, embryology, endocrinology, and physiology of reproduction and lactation.

Prerequisites: ANIMLSCI 220

Managerial problems and practices associated with successful dairying in the Northeast and the U.S. Includes dairy cattle nutrition, selection, breeding, lactation, and waste management.

This course will include labs/hands-on experience; protocol completion and peer reviews; in-depth rodent strains and characteristics, breeding schemes, environmental enrichments and identification methods; humane care, handling, and management of primates, frogs, and fish used in research; routine techniques and practices for each species used in the labs.

Comparative aspects of anatomy, embryology, endocrinology, and physiology of reproduction and lactation.

Prerequisites: ANIMLSCI 220