Animal Breeding and Genetics

	Animal Breeding and Genetics Group
		is working on applied and basic research in collaboration with USDA, breed associations, private companies, and other universities all over the world. We are providing computational programs to assist the animal industry in the genetic evaluation and selection of livestock. Research is also occurring in the area of bioinformatics to meet both animal industry and human health needs. Graduate support is available for students that have the ability and desire to study in the areas offered by our program. For more information visit Graduate Program Overview.

	Courses offered:
ADSC 2010 - Introductory Animal and Dairy Science ADSC 3110 - Introduction to Genetics of Livestock Improvement ADSC 8100 - Mixed Models in Animal Breeding ADSC 8110 - Advanced Quantitative Genetics of Livestock Improvement ADSC 8200 - Computational Techniques in Animal Breeding ADSC 8210 - Advanced Statistical Methods in Animal Breeding