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Feed Mill (FM)

¹ó²ÑÌý272ÌýÌýSwine Feed Mill ManagementÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Principles of feed manufacturing, equipment operation, feed and ingredient quality assurance and regulatory compliance in a modern feed milling operation. Overview of feed mill regulations and safety.

Prerequisite: ´¡±·³§Ìý150 or ´¡±·³§Ìý260 or Equivalent Restriction: Restricted to non-ANS (Animal Science) students. ANS students cannot take the course for credit.

Typically offered in Fall only

¹ó²ÑÌý425/±Ê°¿Ìý425/±·°Õ¸éÌý525/¹ó²ÑÌý525/´¡±·³§Ìý525/±Ê°¿Ìý525/±·°Õ¸éÌý425/´¡±·³§Ìý425ÌýÌýFeed Manufacturing TechnologyÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Feed mill management, feed ingredient purchasing, inventory, storage, and quality evaluation, computerized feed formulation, feeding programs for poultry and swine, feed mill design, equipment, maintenance, operation, safety, state and federal regulations pertaining to feed manufacture.

Prerequisite: ANS(NTR,PO) 415 or ´¡±·³§Ìý230 or ´¡±·³§Ìý225

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

¹ó²ÑÌý426/±Ê°¿Ìý426ÌýÌýFeed Manufacturing Technology LaboratoryÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Laboratory associated with feed mill management, feed ingredient purchasing, inventory, storage, and quality evaluation, computerized feed formulation, feeding programs for poultry and swine, feed mill design, equipment, maintenance, operation, safety, state and federal regulations pertaining to feed manufacture. PO/ANS/¹ó²ÑÌý425 is a required course for the Poultry Science Technology Concentration (TPS); the Feed Milling Minor (FEM); and the Feed Mill Certificate.

Corequisite: ±Ê°¿Ìý425 or ´¡±·³§Ìý425 or ¹ó²ÑÌý425 and FEM minor or 11PLTRYBS

Typically offered in Spring only

¹ó²ÑÌý460/¹ó²ÑÌý560ÌýÌýFeed Mill Operations and LeadershipÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Principles and current practices of modern feed mill operations. Topics include managing employees, team building, safety, budgets, regulations, and key performance indicators.

Typically offered in Spring only

¹ó²ÑÌý480ÌýÌýFeed Quality Assurance & FormulationÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Introduction to the principles of ingredient and feed quality assurance and how to develop a comprehensive quality assurance program. The course will include the development of approved suppliers, ingredient specifications, feed manufacturing procedures, and formulation based on dynamic ingredient matrices.

Prerequisite: PO(ANS) 425

Typically offered in Fall only

¹ó²ÑÌý490ÌýÌýFeed Science SeminarÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Exploration of topics related with current and future potential to influence the feed industry. Guest lectures from feed industry leaders and university representatives will include: vertically integrated and commercial feed production, current research topics, government regulations, trade organizations, and quality assurance.

Typically offered in Fall only

¹ó²ÑÌý494ÌýÌýFeed Mill Learning ExperienceÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Hands-on laboratory teaching students how to safely operate feed mill equipment and manufacture feed using a computer system.

Prerequisite: PO(ANS) 425

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

¹ó²ÑÌý525/´¡±·³§Ìý525/±Ê°¿Ìý525/±·°Õ¸éÌý425/´¡±·³§Ìý425/¹ó²ÑÌý425/±Ê°¿Ìý425/±·°Õ¸éÌý525ÌýÌýFeed Manufacturing TechnologyÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Feed mill management, feed ingredient purchasing, inventory, storage, and quality evaluation, computerized feed formulation, feeding programs for poultry and swine, feed mill design, equipment, maintenance, operation, safety, state and federal regulations pertaining to feed manufacture.

Prerequisite: ANS(NTR,PO) 415 or ´¡±·³§Ìý230 or ´¡±·³§Ìý225

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

¹ó²ÑÌý540ÌýÌýExtrusion Technology for Feeds and FoodsÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course provides students with the practical application of extrusion technology. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the various aspects of process and its effect on the product and exposure to problem-solving techniques.

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Typically offered in Fall only

¹ó²ÑÌý560/¹ó²ÑÌý460ÌýÌýFeed Mill Operations and LeadershipÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Principles and current practices of modern feed mill operations. Topics include managing employees, team building, safety, budgets, regulations, and key performance indicators.

Typically offered in Spring only

¹ó²ÑÌý580/±Ê°¿Ìý580ÌýÌýFeed and Ingrdient Quality AssuranceÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

The course will teach students the principles of feed and ingredient quality assurance and how to develop a comprehensive quality assurance program. The course will include the development of an approved supplier list, ingredient specifications, feed manufacturing quality assurance procedures, and risk based feed safety programs.

Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525

Typically offered in Fall only

¹ó²ÑÌý594ÌýÌýAdvanced Feed Mill PracticumÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course will teach students the principles of operating a modern feed mill. Students will receive ingredients, grind grain, manufacture feed, and perform quality checks on finished feed products. Students will complete safety, quality assurance, and feed processing training units as part of their training.

Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

¹ó²ÑÌý706/±·°Õ¸éÌý706ÌýÌýVitamin MetabolismÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Structures, chemical and physical properties, functions, distribution, absorption, transport, metabolism, storage, excretion, deficiencies, and toxicity of vitamins in humans and domestic animals. Interactions between vitamins and other factors affecting vitamin metabolism or bioavailability as well as the nutritional significance of essential fatty acids and metabolism of prostaglandins, prostacyclins and leukotrienes. Application of knowledge will include critical review of scientific literature, experimental design, and formulation of vitamin supplements.

Prerequisite: ANS(NTR,PO) 415 and µþ°ä±áÌý453

Typically offered in Fall only

This course is offered alternate even years

¹ó²ÑÌý790/±·°Õ¸éÌý790ÌýÌýAdvanced Feed FormulationÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Principles of feed and ingredient quality assurance and how to develop a comprehensive quality assurance program. The course will include the development of an approved supplier list, ingredient specifications, feed manufacturing quality assurance procedures, and risk based feed safety programs.

Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525

Typically offered in Fall only

This course is offered alternate odd years