Current environmental issues are emphasized. Hands-on experience handling birds of prey. Compliance with Internship Approval Request form essential. Upper Division Courses 100. Species coverage includes wild and companion birds.
Course has a physiological orientation.
Emphasis on exotic species and the role of captive propagation in conservation. Management of commercial table egg flocks as related to environment, nutrition, disease control, economics, housing, equipment, egg processing and raising replacement pullets. Principles of nutrition specific to avian species, including feedstuffs, feed additives, nutrient metabolism, energy systems, and nutritional support of egg production and growth. Use of computers for feed formulation to support production. Experiments in current problems in avian biology.