ANSC 260 - Behavior of Farm and Companion Animals

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall

An introduction to behavior of farm and companion animals. Behavioral topics will focus on the development of behavior, communication, learning, social structure, and sexual, maternal, feeding, agnostic, and stereotypic behaviors in domestic farm and companion animals. Students will look at behavior modification and training methods, and develop an understanding of how a knowledge of animal behavior can be used to care for, and ensure the health of, farm and companion animals.