Animal Science

Wayne Kellogg
Graduate Admissions Chair
B114 AFLS
479-575-4351
E-mail: wkellogg@uark.edu

Web: http://www.uark.edu/depts/animals/

• University Professor Yazwinski

• Professors Brown (A.H.), Coffey, Kellogg, Lusby, Maxwell, McNew, Rorie, Rosenkrans

• Professor Emeritus Piper

• Adjunct Professors Brown (M.A.), Chewning, Jennings, Nugent, Pennington, Troxel

• Associate Professors Apple, Coblentz, Gunter, Johnson, Kegley, Kreider, Pohlman

• Adjunct Associate Professors Friesen, Roeder, Burk, Powell, Looper, Jennings

Degrees Conferred:
M.S., Ph.D. (ANSC)

Areas of Concentration: Graduate studies in subject matter areas of genetics, nutrition, parasitology, meats and physiology may be pursued. Beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and laboratory animals are available for research programs in the Animal Science Department.

Primary Areas of Faculty Research: Animal nutrition; animal physiology; animal breeding (genetics); meat science (muscle biology); parasitology.

Prerequisites to Degree Programs: The student pursuing a program for a Master of Science degree must meet all general requirements of the Graduate School. In addition, the student must have completed the B.S. degree, preferably in a college or university with a major or equivalent in one of the areas of the Animal Science Department. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. International students must submit scores on the Graduate Record Examinations.

For acceptance into a course of study leading to the Ph.D. degree, a grade-point average of 3.00 on all previous graduate work and three letters of recommendation are required. International students must submit scores on the Graduate Record Examinations. Students accepted into the Ph.D. program without a M.S. must have a 3.20 cumulative grade-point average on all undergraduate work. The student will have a minimum of 54 hours post-baccalaureate work and 18 hours of dissertation at the end of the program.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: (Minimum 30 hours.) The student and adviser will prepare a program of work that may include additional undergraduate basic courses and at least 24 semester hours of studies plus the completion of a thesis and one research paper. Any deficiencies in undergraduate major requirements or prerequisites for advanced courses may be included in the student’s program in addition to the 24 hours.

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the requirements will consist of a program of research, appropriate course work and seminars as specified by the student’s graduate committee, as well as a dissertation and two research papers acceptable to the committee.

Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of certain Southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in this degree program as in-state students for fee purposes. See Appendix A for details.

ANSC4263 Swine Production (FA)  Methods in producing purebred and commercial swine with specific emphasis on the management programs needed for profitable pork production in Arkansas. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4260L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032 and ANSC 3143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4260L Swine Production Laboratory (FA)  Corequisite: ANSC 4263.

ANSC4272 Sheep Production  (SP, Odd years)  Purebred and commercial sheep management emphasizing the programs of major importance in lamb and wool production in Arkansas. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4270L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032 and ANSC 3143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4283 Horse Production (SP)  Production, use and care of horses and ponies including breeding, feeding, handling, and management. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 4280L. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032 and ANSC 3143 and ANSC 3123.

ANSC4280L Horse Production Laboratory (SP)  Corequisite: ANSC 4283.

ANSC4452 Milk Production (SP)  Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle will be reviewed, and course will include field trip touring dairy industry. Lecture one hour per week and laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032 and ANSC 3143.

ANSC4652 Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management (FA)  Production and management systems for stocker and feed-lot cattle including practical applications of forage systems, feeding, health management and economics of production of these livestock. Lecture one hour per week and laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 1032 and ANSC 3143 and senior standing.

ANSC500V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)  Work in special problems of animal industry.

ANSC5013 Domestic Animal Energetics  (SP, Odd years)  Physical, physiological and biochemical aspects of energy metabolism of domestic animals and their applications to livestock production. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC510V Special Topics in Animal Sciences (1-4) (IR)  Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC5123 Advanced Animal Genetics  (FA, Even years)  Specialized study of animal genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5123) Prerequisite: ANSC 3123.

ANSC5133 Quantitative Inheritance  (SP, Odd years)  Advanced study of the genetic basis of variation and the genetic control of quantitative traits in populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3133.

ANSC5143 Biochemical Nutrition  (FA, Even years)  Interrelationship of nutrition and physiological chemistry; structure and metabolism of physiological significant carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; integration of metabolism with provision of tissue fuels; specie differences in regulatory control of tissue and whole body metabolism of nutrients. (Same as POSC 5143) Prerequisite: CHEM 3813.

ANSC5152 Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition  (SP, Even years)  Students will be introduced to the basic processes of protein digestion, amino acid absorption, transport, metabolism, and utilization along with how biochemical function of proteins and their dynamic state affect nutritional status for animals and man. Prerequisite: CHEM 3813.

ANSC5253 Advanced Livestock Production  (FA, Even years)  Comprehensive review of recent advances in research relative to the various phases of livestock production. Prerequisite: ANSC 4252 (or ANSC 4263) and ANSC 3133 (or ANSC 3143).

ANSC5353 Advanced Hay and Silage Production (FA)  Advanced study of the principles of good hay and silage production. The course includes a detailed review of forage nutritive value followed by an in-depth discussion of the management of wilting forage crops, silage biochemistry, ensiling characteristics of various forages, silo management, spontaneous heating in hay and silage, dry matter loss, management of stored hay, and changes in forage quality that result from poor conservation of harvested forages. (Same as CSES 5353) Prerequisite: CSES 3113 and ANSC 3152 and ANSC 3151L.

ANSC5743L Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences Laboratory (FA)  Introduction into theory and application of current advanced analytical techniques used in animal research. Two 3-hour laboratory periods per week.

ANSC5853 Advanced Meats Technology  (SU, Odd years)  An intensive study of processed meats, relating the science, technology, and quality of further processed meat and poultry products. Product development, sensory and chemical analysis, microbiology, nutritional aspects, and (Same as POSC 5853) Prerequisite: POSC 4314 or ANSC 3613.

ANSC5901 Seminar (FA, SP, SU)  Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of animal science. Oral reports. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: senior standing.

ANSC5922 Neuroscience (FA)  Course covers cellular through neural systems, major brain functions and comparative neuroanatomy between mammals and birds. Specific topics include coverage of ion channels, membrane potentials, action potentials, synaptic integration, neurotransmitters, major brain regions of mammals and birds, sensory systems and the autonomic nervous system. Lecture 3 hours; Neuroscience Journal Club 1 hour per week (for first 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5922) (Same as POSC 5922) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5920D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5920D Neuroscience Drill (FA)  Corequisite: ANSC 5922.

ANSC5933 Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals  (FA, Odd years)  Study of the environment of domestic animals and its effect on physiological systems that affect maintenance, growth, production, and reproduction. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 5933) Prerequisite: ANSC 3032 (or POSC 3032) and CHEM 3813 (or equivalent).

ANSC5932 Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA)  Cardiovascular physiology, including mechanisms of heart function and excitation, and blood vessel mechanisms associated with the circulatory system in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5932) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5930D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5930D Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (FA)  Corequisite: ANSC 5932.

ANSC5942 Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals (FA)  Endocrine physiology, including mechanisms of hormone secretion, function, and regulation. Mechanisms associated with the endocrine system will be discussed for domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (or first 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5942) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5940D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5940D Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (FA)  Corequisite: ANSC 5942.

ANSC5952 Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP)  Respiratory physiology, including mechanisms of lung function and gas exchange. Mechanisms associated with the interaction of the respiratory system with other bodily systems in domestic animals and poultry will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week for first 8 weeks of semester. (Same as POSC 5952) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5950D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5950D Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (SP)  Corequisite: ANSC 5952.

ANSC5962 Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals (SP)  Gastrointestinal and hepatic physiology, including mechanisms of digestion, absorption of nutrients with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5962) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5960D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5960D Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals Drill (SP)  Corequisite: ANSC 5962.

ANSC5972 Renal Physiology (SP)  Renal physiology, including mechanisms of renal clearance with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). (Same as POSC 5972) Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: ANSC 5970D. Prerequisite: POSC/ANSC 3032 and POSC/ANSC 3042.

ANSC5970D Renal Physiology Drill (SP)  Corequisite: ANSC 5972.

ANSC600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)  Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC6143 Minerals in Animal Nutrition  (SP, Odd years)  Mineral nutrients, their sources and functions, as related to nutrition of domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 or POSC 4343.

ANSC6243 Ruminant Nutrition  (FA, Odd years)  Anatomy and physiology of the rumen. The nutrient requirements of microbial organisms and the relation of microbial digestion in the rumen to the nutrition of cattle, sheep and other ruminants. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ANSC6253 Forage-Ruminant Relations  (SP, Odd years)  Advanced chemical, physical, and botanical characteristics of forage plants, the dynamics of grazing, intake and digestion, and techniques of measuring forage utilization and systems analysis at the plant-animal interface. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as CSES 6253) Prerequisite: ANSC 3143 and CSES 3113.

ANSC6343 Vitamin Nutrition in Domestic Animals  (SP, Even years)  The vitamins required by domestic animals with emphasis upon their role in animal nutrition, physiological functions, and consequences of failure to meet the requirement of the animal. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6343) Prerequisite: ANSC 4143 (or POSC 4343) and CHEM 3813.

ANSC6833 Reproduction in Domestic Animals  (SP, Even years)  Comprehensive review of current theory of reproductive function in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as POSC 6833) Prerequisite: ANSC 3433.

ANSC700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)  Prerequisite: graduate standing.