Principles of Animal Production (602101) (3 credit hrs)
2nd Semester 2011/2012
Time: 9:30-11:00 (M, W)
Room: 256
Department of Animal Production
Faculty of Agriculture
The University of Jordan
Course Description:
Introduction about farm animals, breeds of ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) and poultry, products of farm animals, basic
concepts in animal breeding, physiology of digestion and reproduction, importance of nutrients, husbandry of farm animals,
livestock sector in Jordan.
Course Objectives:
To introduce students to the role of products of animal agriculture in meeting human needs, address biological principles of
animal production, and describe the current knowledge and principles associated with animal husbandry.
Instructor:
Professor Mahfouz "Mohammed Waheed" Abu-Zanat
Textbook:
“Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science, 2005” by Robert E. Taylor, Prentice Hall Inc., New
Jersey, USA (Library Code: SF61.P65).
Course Outline
Week
1
2, 3 & 4
5, 6 & 7
8
9, 10 & 11
12, 13 & 14
15
16
Lecture Topic
Reading Assignments
Introduction
- Farm animals (definition & importance)
- Classification of domestic animals
Important Breeds of Farm Animals:
- Dairy cattle
- Beef Cattle
- Sheep
- Goats
- Poultry
Products of Farm Animals:
- Milk
- Meat
- Eggs
- Wool & Mohair
Basic Animal Genetics:
- Genes and chromosomes
- Gene interaction
- Animal traits (qualitative, economic)
- Selection systems
- Mating systems
Physiology of Reproduction in Ruminants and Poultry:
- Male organs of reproduction
- Female organs of reproduction
- Estrous cycle
- Hormones of reproduction
- Artificial insemination
Physiology of Digestion in Ruminants and Poultry:
- Digestive system of ruminants
- Digestion of feed in ruminants
- Digestive system of poultry
- Digestion of feed in poultry
Nutrition and Nutritional Requirements of Farm Animals:
- Nutrients
- Chemical analysis of feeds
- Nutritional requirements of farm animals.
Livestock Sector in Jordan
- Animal population
- Animal production
- Constraints to livestock production
1
Ch 1, P 1-22
Ch 27, P 483-496
Ch 25, P 438-462
Ch 31, P 552-573
Ch 36, P 665-681
Ch 35, P 631-664
Ch 5, P 91-111
Ch 3, P 57-76
Ch 4, P 77-90
Ch 6, P 112-128
Ch 12,P 211-236
Ch 13, P 237-254
Ch 14, P 255-269
Ch 10, P 169-194
Ch 11, 195-210
Ch 16, P 286-299
Ch 15, P 270-285
Local reports
References:
“Introduction to Animal Science, 1999” by Wilson G. Pond and Kevin R. Pond, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, USA.
“Principles of Animal Agriculture, 1983” by Charles E. Stufflebeam, Prentice Hall, Inc., New Jersey, USA (Library Code:
SF61.B35).
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to:
-Comprehend the principles of animal production regarding the fields of heredity, breeding, nutrition and management in the
goal of raising animals of high production potential.
- Gain preliminary competences in animal production.
-Gain simple understanding about reproductive physiology in mammals and birds and the factors affecting it in order o
increase reproductive efficiency.
- Understand the physiology of digestion in ruminants and birds.
- Understand the nutritive requirements of farm animals.
- Identify types and breeds of farm animals and their type of production.
Class Participation:
Students are expected to attend all classes on time, participate in class discussions, and submit home-works on time.
Exams:
Activity
1st Exam
2nd Exam
3rd Exam
Home works
Field Trip
Final Exam
Total
Grading System:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Grade (%)
15
15
15
5
50
100
Date
Wednesday: 7 March 2012
Wednesday: 4 April 2012
Wednesday: 2 May 2012
Every other week
To be determined by R
83-100
80-82
77-79
72-76
69-71
66-68
61-65
58-60
55-57
50-54
47-49
< 50
2
Time
9:30-11:00
9:30-11:00
9:30-11:00