Animal Science Specialization At Truman, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science with specialized study in animal science. Courses of special interest for Animal Science Specialization AGSC 121: Livestock Management Techniques AGSC 122: Introductory Meat Science AGSC 193: Introduction to Equine Science AGSC 391/392: Internship in Agriculture AGSC 306: Special Topics in Sheep Production AGSC 306: Special Topics in Beef Cattle Science AGSC 306: Special Topics in Livestock Evaluation AGSC 315: Animal Agriculture AGSC 316: Food, Fiber and the Consumer AGSC 320: Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals AGSC 321: Animal Nutrition AGSC 322: Animal Health AGSC 327: Genetics of Plant and Animal Improvement AGSC 352: Animal Reproduction AGSC 353: Equine Reproduction Practicum AGSC 354: Bovine Reproduction Practicum AGSC 355: Ovine Reproduction Practicum AGSC 375: Equine Exercise Physiology AGSC 422: Grazing Animal Ecology AGSC 423: Physiology of Lactation AGSC 427: Swine Management Science AGSC 429: Domestic Animal Behavior Research As an undergraduate student at Truman, you can explore exciting research opportunities. Animal science faculty, assisted by their undergraduate research assistants, engage in a wide variety areas of investigation that include manipulation of sex ratio outcomes for super-ovulated beef cows; concentrating the polled gene in full-blood Gelbvieh cattle; evaluating new varieties of warm season grasses and legumes for summer grazing beef cattle; effects of varying mineral concentrations on reproductive performance of grazing beef cows; comparison of pelvic shape versus calving ease of several breeds of beef cows; and evaluation of co-product feeds for beef cattle and sheep. Internships Gain valuable hands-on experience while you test your skills and knowledge through internships at off-campus sites in research, agri-business, or with governmental agencies. Internships are also available in other parts of the U.S. or abroad. For More Information Michael Seipel, Ph.D. Professor Magruder Hall 3082 (660) 785-4316 mseipel@truman.edu