Subject: Animal Science
Credit units: 3
Offered: Term 1 only
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hours
College: Graduate and Postdoc Studies
Department: Animal and Poultry Science

Covers reproductive technologies; transgenic techniques; molecular genetics in animal selection; use of recombinant proteins for growth, lactation and reproduction; immunological modulation of animal production; improvement of feeds and rumen organisms; improvement of health. In addition, ethical and safety aspects will be considered. Emphasizes the application and impact of biotechnological techniques on animal production rather than the techniques themselves.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor; basic genetics and physiology courses are recommended.
Note: Students who have credit for ANBI 470 may not take this course for credit.

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