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Department of Poultry Science
C. A. Bailey*, L. R. Berghman*, D. J. Caldwell*, J. B. Carey*, A. L. Cartwright*, C. R. Creger*, J. W. Dieckert, J. El-Attrache, R. C. Fanguy*, F. A. Gardner, W. F. Krueger*, L. F. Kubena, B. Lupiani, T. W. Odom*, S. D. Pillai*, S. M. Reddy, S. C. Ricke*, A. R. Sams* (Head), R. L. Walzem*, J. J. Zhu
* Graduate Advisor
Continual growth in the poultry industry increases the need for technical knowledge in the various fields of science needed for a successful poultry business. In no field of agriculture is an understanding of the fundamental and applied sciences more marketable or more rewarding than in the modern intensive production of poultry meat and eggs. Because the bird is the basis for the department's graduate program, additional areas of interest include exotic and wildlife species as well as cellular and molecular studies using avian models. A major objective of the department is to offer training for work in research, teaching, extension or industrial operations. We also strive to bridge the gap in both directions between courses in fundamental biochemistry, genetics, physiology and economics and their practical application to the production of poultry and the care of all avian species.
The department offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Agriculture, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees including an online degree. In addition to a major in poultry science, students may pursue majors through many intercollegiate faculties including nutrition, food science and technology, and genetics. Faculty expertise exists for study in genetics, reproduction, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, environment, management, microbiology, processing and marketing for all commercially-important species. The faculty are also actively involved in many of these disciplines for other avian species and in the pursuit of basic cellular and molecular knowledge.
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603. Avian Incubation and Embryology. (3-3). Credit 4.
Embryonic development of bird eggs under both commercial and experimental incubation conditions; developmental processes are evaluated relative to various environmental and genetic parameters. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
609. Avian Physiology. (3-3). Credit 4.
Basic physiological principles pertaining specifically to avian species; cardiovascular, neural, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems; physiological experiments use various avian species as laboratory animals. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
611. Poultry Processing and Distribution Technology. (3-2). Credit 4.
Poultry and egg composition, mechanisms of poultry and egg quality preservation, effects of storage environments, time and product treatment; evaluation of commercial methods of product assembly, processing, distribution and quality control; evaluation of physical, microbiological, functional and chemical methods of quality determination. Cross-listed with FSTC 611.
614. Fermentation and Gastrointestinal Microbiology. (3-0). Credit 3.
Fermentation and gastrointestinal ecosystems in terms of microorganisms present, their activities and requirements and their interactions in a dynamic system. Prerequisite: Beginning microbiology and/or biochemistry or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with NUTR 614 and VTMI 614.
615. Avian Nutrition. (3-0). Credit 3.
Metabolism and nutritional requirements of domestic fowl including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins and related feed additives. Prerequisites: POSC 411 and CHEM 228 or approval of instructor.
619. Molecular Methods for Microbial Characterization. (2-2). Credit 3.
Underlying principles of molecular methods for microbial detection and characterization in natural and man-made ecosystems; emphasis on method application and data interpretation; emphasis on microbial pathogens and indicator organisms in foods and environment; laboratory covers select protocols. Prerequisites: POSC 429; AGRO 405; FSTC 326; approval of instructor. Cross-listed with AGRO 619 ,FSTC 619 and VTMI 619.
625. Least-Cost Feed Formulation. (2-2). Credit 3.
Theoretical and applied principles associated with least-cost feed formulation, ingredient inventory, farm and feed mill management; computer optimization of resources for most efficient least-cost production with applications to all domestic farm animals; applications of micro-computer technology. Prerequisites: POSC411; ANSC 309.
645. Nutrition and Metabolism of Vitamins. (3-0). Credit 3.
Chemistry and metabolism of the fat soluble and water soluble vitamins and their roles in animals; integrates cellular biochemistry and metabolism of the vitamins in the vertebrate animals. Prerequisites: POSC 411 or ANSC303; BICH 410 or 603. Cross-listed with NUTR 645.
649. Immunology. (3-0). Credit 3.
Cellular basis of the immune response; relationships between inflammation and acquired immunity, MHC and cell activation; the role of cytokines in immunoregulation and hypersensitivity, vaccines, and the mechanism of immunity to viruses, bacteria and parasites. Prerequisite: VTPB 409 or equivalent. Cross-listed with VTMI 649.
650. Nutrition and Metabolism of Minerals. (3-0). Credit 3.
Nutritional significance of minerals in animal metabolism; chemical, biochemical and physiological role of minerals and homeostatic control in animal metabolism. Prerequisites: POSC 411 or ANSC 303; BICH 410 or 603. Cross-listed with NUTR 650.
660. Experimental Immunology. (3-3). Credit 4.
Familiarization, development and integration of techniques into experimental design of immunologic investigation; antibody production, protein purification, immunofluorescence, agar-gel diffusion, immunoelectrophoresis and specialized serologic tests. Prerequisites: BICH 410 or equivalent; 8 hours of microbiology. Cross-listed with VTMI 650.
681. Seminar. Credit 1 each semester.
Intensive review of literature on feeding, breeding, incubation, marketing, and management; development of familiarity with journals, organizations, agencies and personnel working on poultry problems. May be repeated as many semesters as desired. Prerequisite: Graduate classification.
685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 6 each semester.
Individual problems involving application of theory and practice in the various disciplines of poultry science. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
689. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of poultry science. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
691. Research. Credit 1 or more each semester.
Research methods and techniques in breeding, nutrition, physiology, marketing, management and products technology. Students must conduct experiments in one of these fields. Design of experiments, collection, analysis and presentation of experimental data. Designed for thesis or dissertation credit.
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