Application of the physical and chemical bases of heredity to the inheritance patterns and allele frequencies related to qualitative, quantitative, and sex-linked traits in animals. Overview of current genetic, genomic, and biotechnological applications to the health, behavior, and evolutionary relationships of domestic and wild animals.

Application of the physical and chemical bases of heredity to the inheritance patterns and allele frequencies related to qualitative, quantitative, and sex-linked traits in animals. Overview of current genetic, genomic, and biotechnological applications to the health, behavior, and evolutionary relationships of domestic and wild animals.

This course focuses on concepts of animal health and disease primarily as they relate to domestic agricultural species. Basic principles of diagnosis, transmission treatment, and prevention are introduced and applied to the presentation of specific disease conditions. The course is divided into sections that focus on the primary body system that is affected by the disease or disorder and a heavy emphasis is placed on learning the skills necessary to recognize and prevent disease.

Students learn how to make equine management decisions based upon science and business principles through in-class/in-lab experiences, group exercises and hands-on experiences. Topics covered include evaluating health parameters, hoof care, vaccination and parasite control, nutrition, accurate record keeping, transportation, housing and business management. Management decision impacts will be evaluated over five management focal areas: business goals, horse health, clients, employees, and facilities. Students will have hands-on experiences using the university equine herd.