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	00 :: Index 01 :: Animal Agriculture 1.1 Index 1.2 Changes in Farming 1.3 Classification of Domestic Species 1.4 Animal Enterprises Animal Enterprises Beef Cow-Calf Operations Swine Enterprises Animal Enterprises, cont. Animal Agriculture Animal Agriculture, cont. 1.5 Module Review Media Production Java Game (1.4.2) Printable Version of Module   02 :: Animal Nutrition 2.0 Index 2.1 Nutrient Classes 2.2 Nutrient Needs 2.3 Carbohydrates 2.4 Fats and Oils 2.5 Proteins and Amino Acids Proteins and Amino Acids Proteins and Amino Acids, cont. 2.6 Water 2.7 Minerals 2.8 Vitamins 2.9 Module Review Media Animation: Differences of Alpha and Beta Glucose Animation: Saturated vs. Non-saturated Fat Structure Animation: Triglyceride Components Discussion: Ruminants, Dr. Shawn Donkin Discussion: Non-ruminants, Dr. Layi Adeola Discussion: Others, Dr. Mark Russell Game: Nutrient Functions Game: Essential Amino Acids Game: Non-Essential Amino Acids Game: Vitamins Module-specific Terms Printable Version of Module   03 :: The Digestive and Metabolic Systems 3.0 Index 3.1 Mastication 3.2 Enzymatic Digestion 3.3 Absorption 3.4 The Nonruminant Digestive System 3.5 Digestive Systems of the Horse & Ruminant 3.6 Nutrient Transport & Storage 3.7 Module Review Media Animation: Chicken Digestive System Animation: Cow Digestive System Animation: Pig Digestive System Animation: Horse Digestive System Figures: Non-Ruminant Digestion Game: Vocabulary of Chicken Digestive System Printable Version of Module   04 :: Nutrition of Nonruminants 4.0 Index 4.1 The Nonruminant 4.2 Nutrient Requirements 4.3 Formulation of Rations 4.4 Palatability of Feeds 4.5 Additives 4.6 Nutrient Interrelationships 4.7 Module Review Media Figure: The Nonruminant Simple Stomach Printable Version of Module   05 :: Nutrition of Ruminants 5.0 Index 5.1 The Ruminant 5.2 Ruminant Anatomy 5.3 Nutrient Needs 5.4 Ration Formulation Considerations 5.5 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   06 :: Nutrition of Horses and Ponies 6.0 Index 6.1 Euqine Digestive System Anatomy 6.2 Nutrient Needs 6.3 Feeding Practices 6.4 Feeding Precautions 6.5 Module Review Media Figure: Horse Digestion System Table: Nutrient Needs Printable Version of Module 07 :: Nutrition Interview 08 :: Physiology of Reproduction 8.0 Index 8.1 Overview 8.2 The Male Reproductive System 8.3 Factors Affecting Sperm Production 8.4 The Female Reproductive System 8.5 Gastation and Parturition 8.6 Hormones 8.7 Reproduction in Poultry 8.8 Improving Reproductive Efficiency 8.9 Embryo Transfew and Biotechnology 8.10 Module Review Media Presentation: Boar Anatomical Features Presentation: Epididymis Presentation: Sow Anatomical Features Discussion: Artificial Insemination, Dr. Singleton Discussion: Embryo Transfer and Biotechnology, Dr. Krisher Printable Version of Module   09 :: Animal Behavior 9.0 Index 9.1 Defining Animal Behavior 9.2 Enviormental Effects on Behavior 9.3 Physiological Effects on Behavior 9.4 Learning and Training 9.5 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   10 :: Animal Growth and Carcass Compostion 10.0 Index 10.1 Growth 10.2 Measures of Growth 10.3 The Growth Curve 10.4 Carcass Composition 10.5 Module Review Media Tables: Measures of Growth Discussion: Carcass Composition, Dr. Forest Printable Version of Module   11 :: Animal Environment, Adaption and Health 11.0 Index 11.1 Heat Loss & Heat Gain 11.2 Comfort Zone & Acclimatization 11.3 Controlling Heat Stress 11.4 Controlling Cold Stress 11.5 Enviromental Adaptation 11.6 Economic Losses & human Health Concerns 11.7 Difinition & Classification of Diseases 11.8 Types of Infectious Agents 11.9 Defining immunity 11.10 Herd & Flock Health Programs 11.11 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   12 :: Management Regime & Reproductive Effciency 12.0 Index 12.1 Nutrition & Reproduction 12.2 Other Effects Upon Reproduction 12.3 Module Review Media Table: Diets vs Reproduction Printable Version of Module   13 :: Genetics 13.0 Index 13.1 Genes & Chromosomes 13.2 Transmission of Genes 13.3 Qualitative Gene Effects 13.4 Genetic Improvement Through Selection 13.5 Module Review Media Presentation: Genetics Lecture Printable Version of Module   14 :: Lactation 14.0 Index 14.1 Anatomical Features 14.2 Synthesis of Milk 14.3 Milk Composition 14.4 Factors Affecting Milk Composition 14.5 Milk Yields in Different Species 14.6 Maintaining Udder Health 14.7 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   15 :: Processing Meat Animals 15.0 Index 15.1 Slaughtering of Livestock and Poultry 15.2 Federal Meat Inspection Procedures 15.3 Cooling of Carcasses 15.4 Federal Grading of Meat 15.5 Other Meat Processing Regulations 15.6 Meat Fabrication 15.7 Tenderization Methods 15.8 Specialty Products 15.9 By-Products 15.10 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   16 :: The Business of Producing Pork 16.0 Index 16.1 Overview, cont. 16.2 Pork Production Systems 16.3 Swine Health Concerns 16.4 Waste & Environmental Management 16.5 Marketing & Promotion 16.6 Module Review Media Table: The Number of Hog Farms in the U. S. Table: Hog Production vs State Picture: a typical pasture system for pigs Discussion: Waste Management, Dr. Sutton Printable Version of Module   17 :: The Cow Herd and Ewe Flock 17.0 Index 17.1 Goals of Cow-Calf Operations 17.2 Nutrition of the Beef Cow Herd 17.3 Weaning & Management of Calves 17.4 Beef Cattle Breeding Systems 17.5 The U.S. Sheep Industry 17.6 Distribution of Sheep Flocks in the United States 17.7 Flock Management 17.8 Sheep Breeding Programs 17.9 Marketing of Lambs 17.10 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   18 :: The Business of Dairying 18.0 Index 18.1 Dairy Industry Trends 18.2 Prevalent Dairy States 18.3 Herb Management 18.4 Producing High Quality Milk 18.5 Need for High Quality Forages 18.6 Dairy Calf Management 18.7 Milking Systems 18.8 Milking Management 18.9 Module Review Media Presentation: Dairy Ridge Farm Presentation Printable Version of Module   19 :: Commercial Poultry & Meat Production 19.0 Index 19.1 Geographical Distribution 19.2 Magnitude of Broiler Production Units & Companies 19.3 Broiler, Duck, & Turkey Management Practices 19.4 Contract Growers 19.5 From Growing House to Processor 19.6 Meat From Other Fowl 19.7 Egg Industry 19.8 Geographical Concentrations of Egg Laying Flocks 19.9 Cage Layer Units 19.10 Flock Managment 19.11 Module Review Media Printable Version of Module   20 :: Interview