Emphasis will be on hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreatic, and reproductive systems. Setting goals for genetic improvement, characteristics of traits included in selection, current methods of estimating breeding values, the role of artificial insemination and breed associations in genetic improvement, cattle genetics. Ovarian function and superovulation, semen handling, artificial insemination and pregnancy detection are also considered. Application of basic principles of management, feeding, housing, milk marketing, and replacement rearing to profitable dairying. A three-week course.
Emphasis is placed on soils, water, geology, forestry, wildlife, and marine life.
Available for graduate credit except to agronomy, forestry, and wildlife majors.