AIBH BPAG 3115: ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT, BREEDING AND HEALTH

This course is a brief introduction to the study of inheritance, mutation, animal breeding, selection practices, and inbreeding, cross breeding, line breeding, arti ficial insemination, embryo transfer techniques, and genetic – environmental interactions. The animal health section will focus on identification, classifica tion, and control of diseases and parasites affecting livestock, including the classification, identification, life cycles and the control of ticks.  The practical aspect will focus on identification and classification of animal parasites and involving students in the management of parasites and animal diseases.