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 The Specialization in Animal Production will be of interest to students who wish to study the improved efficiency of livestock production at the national and international levels.
Students are exposed to animal nutrition, reproduction and breeding in a context that respects environmental concerns and animal-welfare issues. Senior-level courses emphasize cutting-edge aspects of the various animal industries (dairy, beef, swine, sheep and poultry).
These courses are complemented by instruction at the Macdonald Campus Farm, as well as field trips to many production facilities throughout Québec. When taken in conjunction with the Major in Agro-Environmental Sciences and the Specialization in Professional Agrology, it conforms with the eligibility requirements of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec.
YOU MAY TAKE THIS SPECIALIZATION WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: Agro-Environmental Sciences
For questions about the Animal Production Specialization, please contact the bsc-advisor.agenvsc [at] mcgill.ca (student advisor).
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits
To view the list of courses:
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) - Animal Production (24 Credits)
Program Requirement: The B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.); Specialization in Animal Production focuses on the improved efficiency of livestock production at the national and international levels including animal nutrition, physiology, and breeding in a context that respects environmental concerns and animal-welfare issues.
When taken in conjunction with the Major Agro-Environmental Sciences and the Specialization in Professional Agriculture, this program conforms with the eligibility requirements of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec.
The credits within this Specialization may not count towards the student's Major or other Specialization. All of the 24 credits count only for this Specialization.
Required Courses (21 credits)-
ANSC 234
Biochemistry 2
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- Deborah Martin, Werner Giehl Glanzner
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ANSC 301
Principles of Animal Breeding
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: The qualitative and quantitative aspects of genetics as they apply to the economic improvement of domestic mammals and birds. Topics include: animal domestication, animal cytology, Mendelian traits of economic importance, principles of population genetics, statistical tools to describe populations, environmental effects, selection and mating systems.
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 312
Animal Health and Disease
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: An introduction to the pathogenesis and control of diseases in farm animals. Immune response and other protective mechanisms. Implications of animal diseases and drug therapy for product safety and public health.
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 323
Mammalian Physiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 324
Devel. Biology & Reproduction
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Focus on the hormonal, cellular and molecular aspects of reproduction and development (gametogenesis, folliculogenesis, fertilization, embryonic and foetal
development, parturition, lactation period, periods before and after puberty). Emphasis on underlying cellular mechanisms and their regulation by hormones
and the environment.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 433
Animal Nutrition & Metabolism
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Winter
- 3 lectures and one 1-hour lab
- Prerequisites: ANSC 234 or ANSC 330 or permission of instructor
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ANSC 555
The Use and Welfare of Animals
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Understanding the roles in which animals are used by Society, especially in food production, companionship, research, and recreation; application of the scientific approaches that are used in assessing and improving animal welfare; and use of ethical approaches that are invoked in the use of animals, often in controversial contexts. An interdisciplinary course, based on active participation and discussion-method learning.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Prerequisites: ANSC 250 or PSYC 301 or WILD 421 or Permission of Instructor
- Restriction: U3 and graduate students or permission of the instructor
Complementary Courses (3 credits)3 credits from the following:
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ANSC 451
Dairy and Beef Prod Management
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Overview of the Canadian Dairy and Beef industries with emphasis on products, environment, management systems, reproductive technologies, health, genetic improvement, automation, information recording and use of housing facilities and equipment. Field trips to dairy and beef farms as well as processing units included for illustration and application of concepts.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Prerequisite: ANSC 250, or permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Open to U2 students or higher.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Raj Duggavathi, Sergio A Burgos
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ANSC 458
Swine and Poultry Production
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Application and integration of biological principles of genetics, physiology, anatomy, nutrition, and health of poultry and swine production systems in Canada. Major factors and practices affecting productivity at the different stages of swine and poultry production. Field trips to farms and related enterprises.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Prerequisite: ANSC 250, or permission of the instructor
- Restrictions: Open to U2 students or higher.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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CAREER PATHS CAN INCLUDE:
Federal and Provincial agencies such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, MAPAQ, Valacta, Feed Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Private Consulting (OAQ) and graduate studies.
For more career paths, please visit the Career Planning Service (CaPS) website.
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