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Lecturer
213D Brehm
2505 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
(865) 974-6390
Fax: (865) 974-7297
Email: tross7@utk.edu
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TEACHING
AS 160 Introduction to Animal Science - (Horse Sections)
(3) Introduction to Animal Science (3). Preparation of academic plans and career discussion. Introduction to structure and production principles of the food animal and horse industries. Overview of companion and alternative livestock. Market classes and grades of cattle, poultry and poultry products, lamb and wool, and swine. 3 labs. F, Sp
AS 285 Horse Handling and Care
(3) Proper procedures for horse-human interaction and the recommended management procedures for horse care. The basic behavioral characteristics of the horse, an understanding of his physical and mental parameters and their use in horse-human communication. Interactions include imprinting, haltering, halter training, lounging, long-line driving, bridling, bitting, round pen training, saddling and teaching to guide. Basic care includes feed selection and management, post-natal care, restraint, foot care, dental care, grooming, loading and trailering, stall maintenance, internal and external parasite control, exercising, identification techniques, routine vaccinations and first aid. Safety for both horse and handler will be emphasized. 2 3-hours labs. F
AS 360 - Horse, Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation
Visual and objective appraisal and evaluation of beef cattle, swine and sheep for functional efficiency. Comparative dairy judging, oral reasons, breed classification programs, economic value of conformation traits. Evaluation of horses for soundness and functional efficiency and the relationship of form to function in various breeds of horses. (3 hr. Credit) 2 3-hour labs. Fall
461 Advanced Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine Judging (1) Specialization in judging; evaluation, selection and presentation of oral reasons for classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. Prereq: Consent of instructor. 2 labs. Satisfactory/No credit. F, Sp |
