AN S 345: Growth and Development of Domestic Animals
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: AN S 214
Basic principles of animal growth and development covered at the tissue, cellular and molecular level. Emphasis placed on skeletal muscle, adipose, bone, and immune system growth and development. The effects of genetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals on growth. Course(s) in nutrition, genetics, meat science and/or biochemistry recommended.