AGRI 234 - Exotic Animal Care

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Provides an overview of the principles of exotic animal, agriculture impacts and livestock alternatives. Detailed importance in ensuring safe exotic animal care. Emphasis is placed on the principles of nutrition, preservation, conservation, laws/regulations, and careers in the agricultural exotic animal science industry. Field trips, experienced guest speakers, volunteering and problem solving are used to enhance student learning in this course.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Discuss the purpose of conservation.
Identify agricultural impact.
Discuss exotic animal and alternative livestock industry.
Identify career opportunities.
Identity laws and regulations.
Discuss the issues of safety and environmental impacts.
Describe factors in planning and developing ways to improve/continue preservation/conservation.
Discuss disease/parasite prevention.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Animal Nutrition
Animal Anatomy
Captivity Living Conditions
Conservations
Sustainability
Preservation
Career Opportunities
Endangered Species
Extinct
Environmental Impacts
How it ties to Agriculture
Aquatics
Exotic Livestock
Reproduction
Laws and Regulations
Disease Prevention
Vaccine Requirements
Exotic Ethic and Welfare
Parasite Control
USDA
Behavior
Training

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AGRI 234 - Exotic Animal Care