ANSC 2320 - Livestock Health & Pathology
This course presents a scientific yet practical approach to the study of livestock health. A wide range of topics related to health and disease management including: signs of good and poor animal health, principal causes of disease; methods of disease transmission and diagnosis as well as treatment. Emphasis will be on control and prevention of disease in livestock. This course will emphasize immune responses, vaccination programs and distinguishing between infectious, contagious, and zoonotic diseases common to livestock.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
none
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of ANSC 2320 Livestock Health and Pathology the student will:
- distinguish between a healthy animal and a sick animal
- identify causes, transmission, diagnosis and treatment for common diseases in livestock
- describe basic principles of immunology
- discuss general principles of disease processes
- examine management factors involved with livestock disease
- explain differences in vaccination protocols
- recognize when professional assistance is required for disease problems
- describe a quality herd health program of disease prevention
describe and implement biosecurity plan and standard operating procedures
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of ANSC 2320 Livestock Health and Pathology the student will:
- Design solutions to real-world agricultural issues using the scientific method
- Analyze how governmental regulations apply to animal science
Evaluate various types of livestock and their nutritional and economic contributions nationally and globally
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