ANSC 322 – FALL 2015
ANSC 322
APPLIED LIVESTOCK NUTRITION & FEEDING
FALL 2015
Instructor:
Dr. Samantha (Sam) Cunningham, Assistant Professor
B12 Knoblauch Hall
Office Phone: 298-1288
Cell Phone:
979-220-5681
Email: s-cunningham@wiu.edu
Office Hours: M & W 11 to 12, Th 9 to 11, or by appointment
APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Class Time:
Lecture:
Lab 1:
Lab 2:
M, W, F
T
T
Lab Fee:
(Not to exceed $40)
TBA
10 to 10:50am
10 to 11:50am
1 to 2:50pm
in 306 Knoblauch Hall
in 307 Knoblauch Hall
in 307 Knoblauch Hall
Recommended Text:
Livestock Feeds and Feeding, 6th ed. (2010) Kellems and Church
Reference Text:
Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding, 5th ed. (2005) Pond, Church, Pond, and Schoknecht
Requirements:
Non-programmable Calculator
Additional Course Materials:
Any additional course materials may also be found online on Western Online:
www.westernonline.wiu.edu
Prerequisite:
ANSC 112 and one semester chemistry
Course Description:
Composition of feed and nutrients and their functions, formulating and balancing of rations; and
applying these principles to the basic chemical and physiological principles as they apply to the
nutrition of ruminants and non-ruminants. Consideration of common nutrition problems, feed
additives, and growth stimulants.
Course Objective:
Students will learn the characteristics of feedstuffs used in livestock rations while learning to
formulate rations and apply these principles to the nutrition of non-ruminant and ruminant
animals. Students will also become familiar with livestock digestive anatomy and experimental
procedures in animal nutrition.
ANSC 322 – FALL 2015
Attendance:
Attendance and participation are important components of this course, and are crucial for
learning. Attendance is expected and will be monitored at each lab and lecture meeting.
Students having 2 or fewer unexcused absences will be eligible for a curve at the end of the
semester. Students having 6 or more unexcused absences will have their final course grade
reduced by a letter grade at the end of the semester.
If you anticipate an excused absence, notify me in advance (IN WRITING) through the OARS
system (www.wiu.edu/OARS) or by email, prior to an exam, quiz, or homework due date, for
example. Accepted excuses would include university related activities/events and personal
health. Please submit notification in writing, i.e. a letter from a faculty sponsor or a doctor’s
note. All other excuses will be handled at the discretion of the instructor. The student is
responsible for any missed information and/or class material, as well as making arrangements
for making up any missed work.
ADA Compliance:
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
accommodations in the area of test and note-taking may be made for any student who notifies
the instructor of the need for accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to
bring such needs to my attention, as I am legally not permitted to inquire about the particular
needs of students. Furthermore, I would like also to request that students who may require
special assistance in emergency evacuations contact me as to the most appropriate procedures
to follow in such an emergency.
Academic Dishonesty:
Any violation of the Academic Dishonesty Policy in Student Handbook will result in an automatic
failure in the course. Plagiarism and cheating are areas of concern for the course. This course is
designated to enhance your writing and presentation skills within your academic area, not the
ability to copy thoughts and ideas.
All written work will be turned in with a hard copy AND electronically on Western Online where
the originality check WILL be utilized and any similarity over 10% to other work WILL NOT BE
TOLLERATED.
Attention Education Majors:
The changes within the state certification requirements, which go into effect immediately
for all of those students who graduate in the spring 2012 and after, you are required to
receive a grade of a "C" or better in this course in order to meet these new requirements.
With the new university +/- grading system, receiving a "C-" or below will require you
to retake this course or find a substitute course to meet School of Agriculture graduation
requirements.
Class conduct:
Asking of questions and discussion of relevant information in and outside class is highly
encouraged; however, talking to neighbors, texting, sleeping, or studying for other courses
during class time will not be tolerated. Come to class ready for discussions (you will be called
upon).
ANSC 322 – FALL 2015
Class conduct cont’d:
NO CELL PHONES. If you have a cell phone that rings during class, you will automatically receive
an unexcused absence for that class meeting. If you have an emergency situation where you
need to have a cell phone on during class, let me know ahead of time. Cell phones, blackberries,
iPhones, or other electronic communication devices with built‐in calculators cannot be used for
exams and will not be tollerated; only actual calculators will be allowed.
Students who are over disruptive in class will be asked to leave and will be counted absent.
Course Grade:
3 Hour Exams
Final Exam
Quizzes and homework
Project
Grading Scale:
90 to 100
87 to 89
82 to 86
80 to 81
77 to 79
72 to 76
70 to 71
67 to 69
62 to 66
60 to 61
< 59
45%
15%
25%
15%
A
B+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Homework and Quizzes:
Late assignments will not be tolerated. Five points will be deducted for each day an assignment
is late. Quiz dates are on the tentative course schedule and students will be provided notice.
Project:
The project parameters will be given during one of the first lab meetings.
***INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
ANSC 322 – FALL 2015
Tentative Course Schedule
Aug
Sept
Oct
24
25
M
Tu
26
28
W
F
Introduction and importance of nutrition
Lab 1 Feed ID and composition
Using nutrient requirements and ingredient composition tables
Gastrointestinal tract and nutrient utilization
Gastrointestinal tract and nutrient utilization
Quiz 1
31
01
02
04
M
Tu
W
F
Nutrient categories and functions
Lab 2 Methods of diet formulation
Establishing nutrient requirements
Nutrient utilization and measurement of nutrient requirement
07
08
09
11
M
Tu
W
F
NO CLASS LABOR DAY
Lab 3 Start/Set-up Project
Factors affecting nutrient requirements
Concentrate feedstuffs—Cereal grains and cereal grain by-products
14
15
16
18
M
Tu
W
F
Concentrate feedstuffs
Lab 4 Project-on test
Protein feedstuffs—oilseed meals and by-products
Protein feedstuffs—animal protein sources and Non-protein nitrogen sources
and utilization
(End material for Exam I)
21
22
23
M
Tu
W
25
F
Forages and roughages—forage chemistry and structure and types of forages
Lab 5 Diet formulation
Quiz 3
Forages and roughages—forage harvesting and processing and roughage byproducts
EXAM I
28
29
30
02
M
Tu
W
F
Mineral and vitamin supplements—major and trace minerals
NO LAB Bull Test
NO CLASS Bull Test
Mineral and vitamin supplements—Fat soluble vitamins and water soluble
vitamins
05
06
07
09
M
Tu
W
F
Ruminant feeding and feedlot management
Lab 6 Wean WIU Calves at Kerr Farm
NO CLASS SCHOOL OF AG CAREER FAIR
Ruminant feeding and feedlot management
Due - Draft of introduction and materials and methods sections
12
13
14
16
M
Tu
W
F
Performance enhancements—feed additives
Lab 7 Project 28-day results
Altering rumen fermentation
NO CLASS FALL BREAK
Quiz 2
Quiz 4
ANSC 322 – FALL 2015
Nov
19
M
20
21
23
Tu
W
F
Hormonal growth promotants
(End of material for Exam II)
Lab 8 Feedlot ration formulation
Exam II
Forage Sampling (meet at Bull Test)
Due - Draft of results, discussion, and summary sections (28-day data)
and revisions of materials and methods sections
26
27
28
30
M
Tu
W
F
Cow-calf nutrition
Lab 9 Cow Calf Supplementation
Cow-calf nutrition
Cow-calf nutrition
02
03
04
06
M
Tu
W
F
Cow-calf grazing systems
Lab 10 TBA
Swine feeding
Swine feeding
09
10
11
13
M
Tu
W
F
Swine feeding
Lab 11 Project 56-day results
Horse feeding
Horse feeding
16
M
17
18
20
Tu
W
F
Horse feeding
(End material for Exam III)
Lab 12 Swine ration formulation
Exam III
Sheep and goat feeding
Quiz 5
Quiz 6
23-27 NO CLASS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec
Dec
30
01
M
T
02
04
W
F
Sheep and Goat Feeding
Lab 13 TBA
Due – Complete final report with 56-day data
Companion animals
Companion animals
07
08
09
11
M
Tu
W
F
TBA
Lab 14 Lab Exam
TBA
Review for final exam
14
M
FINAL EXAM – 10 am
Quiz 7
August 24, 2015