Steven Cooper

Current topics and trends in the horse industry. Basic principles of equine nutrition, reproduction, marketing, exercise physiology, health care, coat-color genetics, behavior and welfare.

Advanced evaluation of halter and performance horses. Includes both Western and English disciplines.

Discussion and application of current management practices in horse reproduction. Breeding methods and foaling procedures, safety and biosecurity, health and nutrition, reproductive anatomy and hormones, behavior and handling.

Current concepts and production principles related to the horse industry including nutrition, reproduction, herd health, functional anatomy and implications, social behavior, and applying principles of psychology in horse management and training.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 and ANSI 3543.

Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

A detailed study of an assigned problem by a student wishing additional information on a special topic.Offered for variable credit,1-6 credits, maximum or 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Advanced instruction in animal and/or product evaluation. For students competing on collegiate judging teams. Same course as FDSC 3310. Offered for fixed credit, 2 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Equine management techniques - understanding equine behavior and anatomy. Basic equine handling, management principles, hoof care, dental care, first aid and wound care. Introduction to behavior and training of the horse, techniques of safe handling based on the principles of equine behavior.

Equine management techniques - understanding equine behavior and anatomy. Basic equine handling, management principles, hoof care, dental care, first aid and wound care. Introduction to behavior and training of the horse, techniques of safe handling based on the principles of equine behavior.

Principles of equine enterprise management including ethical and legal issues, marketing, facility management, business structures, economic analysis and careers. May not be used for Degree Credit with ANSI 5703.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3433 and ANSI 3443 and ANSI 3653.

Basic techniques of equine training. Performance of various maneuvers including halter breaking, saddling, longing, driving, and riding. Course previously offered as ANSI 3202.

Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Independent research planned, conducted, and reported in consultation with a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Current topics and trends in the horse industry. Basic principles of equine nutrition, reproduction, marketing, exercise physiology, health care, coat-color genetics, behavior and welfare.

Advanced evaluation of halter and performance horses. Includes both Western and English disciplines.

Discussion and application of current management practices in horse reproduction. Breeding methods and foaling procedures, safety and biosecurity, health and nutrition, reproductive anatomy and hormones, behavior and handling.

Current concepts and production principles related to the horse industry including nutrition, reproduction, herd health, functional anatomy and implications, social behavior, and applying principles of psychology in horse management and training.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 and ANSI 3543.

A detailed study of an assigned problem by a student wishing additional information on a special topic.Offered for variable credit,1-6 credits, maximum or 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Advanced instruction in animal and/or product evaluation. For students competing on collegiate judging teams. Same course as FDSC 3310. Offered for fixed credit, 2 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Equine management techniques - understanding equine behavior and anatomy. Basic equine handling, management principles, hoof care, dental care, first aid and wound care. Introduction to behavior and training of the horse, techniques of safe handling based on the principles of equine behavior.

Equine management techniques - understanding equine behavior and anatomy. Basic equine handling, management principles, hoof care, dental care, first aid and wound care. Introduction to behavior and training of the horse, techniques of safe handling based on the principles of equine behavior.

Principles of equine enterprise management including ethical and legal issues, marketing, facility management, business structures, economic analysis and careers. May not be used for Degree Credit with ANSI 5703.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3433 and ANSI 3443 and ANSI 3653.

Basic techniques of equine training. Performance of various maneuvers including halter breaking, saddling, longing, driving, and riding. Course previously offered as ANSI 3202.

A detailed study of an assigned problem by a student wishing additional information on a special topic.Offered for variable credit,1-6 credits, maximum or 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Current topics and trends in the horse industry. Basic principles of equine nutrition, reproduction, marketing, exercise physiology, health care, coat-color genetics, behavior and welfare.