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Animal Science Major With an Emphasis on Equine Studies
ANS 131 - Introductory Animal Science
Introductory Course in the Modern Methods of Producing, Processing, and Marketing Animals and Animal Products
2 Hours Lecture, 2 Hours Lab per Week
ANS 241 – Horse Production
A Survey of the Western Working and Pleasure Horse Industry
Fundamentals of Selection, Nutrition, Breeding, Health, and Training Pleasure Horses
2 Hours Lecture, 2 Hours Lab per Week
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ANS 242 - Equitation
An In-Depth Study of the Finer Points of Riding Involving Athletic Maneuvers of the Horse Essential to all Performance Horse Events.
Case Studies in the Behavior, Communication, and Psychology Between Rider and the Modern Performance Horse.
Techniques for the Evaluation of Pleasure and Performance Horse Competition
6 Hours Lab per Week
Co  or Prerequisite – ANS 241 Horse Production
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ANS 302 - Livestock Fitting and Showing
Modern Techniques of Fitting and Showing Livestock for Show.
Practice in Fitting, Training, and Showing Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Swine, Sheep, and Horses
2 Hours Lecture, 2 Hours Lab per Week
ANS 333 – Animal Nutrition
The Nature, Function, and Metabolism of Nutrients in Animal Production
Prerequisites –
AGR 131; Che 112 or 134
Junior Standing
ANS 428 – Animal Reproductive Physiology
Concepts and Applications of Reproduction in Farm Animals
Endocrinology, Anatomy and physiology, spematogenesis, oogenesis, fertilization, gestation, parturition, and behavior are studied with practical application toward increasing animal production
ANS 441 – Principles of Animal Breeding
Selection and Systems of Breeding Livestock.
Traits of Economic Importance
Genetic and Statistical Principles as they apply to Animal Selections
Prerequisites –
BIO 320 or 341
12 Semester Hours of Animal Science or Consent of Instructor
ANS 444 – Feedstuffs, Feeding, and Formulation
Feedstuffs, feed Formulation, Feed Processing, and Livestock Feeding
2 hours Lecture, 2 Hours Lab per Week
Prerequisite – ANS 333 Animal Nutrition
Other Opportunities
Internships
Real Work Experience in the Equine Field
Special Projects
ANS 475 – Techniques in Riding Instruction
Boarding Facilities
Newly Renovated Facilities
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Located Conveniently Close to SFA Campus
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We Also Offer:
Full Service Care
Turn Out Runs
Convenience