ASC223 Animal Growth and Development (8)
Prerequisite: ASC111 and ASC171
This subject will examine the control of mammalian growth and development from conception through to maturity. Factors that control growth will be examined from a genetic, nutritional and hormonal perspective, with reference to growth disorders and growth manipulation. The relationship between body composition and the efficiency of nutrient utilization will be examined from the perspective of a livestock producer, while strategies to counteract obesity and metabolic syndrome will be examined in the context of animal health.