Preparatory curricula are also provided for subsequent training at the graduate level and in professional schools such as veterinary medicine. This major combines education in the basic sciences of animal and poultry nutrition, genetics, and physiology with management principles as applied to the production and merchandising of beef cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and their products. Qualified undergraduates may participate in independent studies, undergraduate research, and summer internship programs. Co-op opportunities are also available. Within each option, emphases are offered in the areas of equine, livestock, and poultry.
Advisors work with students to individualize the course of study.
Emphasis is put on learning the basic skills needed to solve agricultural problems with a microcomputer. No previous experience necessary. Familiarization with parts of the horse, tack, gaits. Control at walk, trot, canter, including trot work over rolling terrain. Control of horse over moderately difficult terrain including galloping.