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Animal Science: Sustainable Animal Husbandry

Animal Science: Sustainable Animal Husbandry
Dates:July 17-August 6, 2011 (3 weeks)
Credits:3 (see course)
Eligibility:Juniors, Seniors
(see eligibility requirements)
Status:This program is full but we are accepting applications for the wait list.

Overview

This program will help you gain insights into sustainable animal husbandry and acquire first-hand experience in animal science. Through speakers, laboratories, and demonstrations, you'll:

  • learn about the complex relationships between domestic animals and humans;
  • meet members of the animal science faculty;
  • examine the scope, diversity, and problems related to domestic animal systems;
  • work with a variety of live animals, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, cattle, goats, and/or horses; and
  • explore such topics as genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing, toxicology, and different production and management systems.
"(In this program) I made a lot of very good friends and had opportunities to see certain aspects of veterinary medicine that I would otherwise not have been able to see." 
— Rebecca Militello
"I gained knowledge about animal science, friends of all ages that I will keep forever, confidence to dive head-first into college life, and one of the best experiences of my life. After succeeding at Cornell, I feel like I can take any course and succeed in it."  — Eliza Stucker