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Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
 

Lyle G. McNeal



Lyle G. McNeal, PhD
 Professor


Utah State University
ADVS Department
4815 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4815

phone (435)797-2154
fax (435)797-2118
email sheepman at cc.usu.edu

 

  
CLASSES I TEACH
 
  • ADVS 1100 SMALL SCALE ANIMAL PRODUCTION
    • Fall Semester                                                                           Credits 3
    • Fundamentals of raising domestic farm animals in a semi-rural noncommercial setting. Considerations of feeding, breeding, housing, marketing, sanitation, general health care, and community zoning factors. For nonmajors.


  • ADVS 1110 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE
    • Fall and Spring Semesters                                                         Credits 4
    • Influence and contributions of animal production and its commodities to society. Introductory scientific principles of animal science, livestock production systems, and contemporary issues. Introduction to professions and careers in animal agriculture and veterinary sciences.


  • ADVS 2090 SHEEP PRODUCTION PRACTICES
    • Spring Semester                                                                        Credits 2
    • Production practices in the handling, selection, and care of sheep. Demonstrations of equipment, facilities, and skills relevant to sheep and wool production.
    • Prerequisites: ADVS 1110 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.


  • ADVS 2120 SWINE PRODUCTION PRACTICES
    • Summer Semester                                                                      Credits 2
    • Production practices in the handling, selection, and care of swine. Demonstrations of equipment, facilities, and skills relevant to swine industry.


  • ADVS 2250 and ADVS 4250 CO-OPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
    • Fall, Spring and Summer Semester                                              Credits 1-12
    • For students who require animal industry experience to prepare them for advanced curriculum in Animal, Dairy or Bioveterinary Sciences.
    • Internship in Animal Industry: Directed and evaluated educational work experience with an animal production unit, related business, or government facility in cooperation with the Livestock Education Foundation.
    • Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


  • ADVS 4920 UNDER GRADUATE SEMINAR
    • Fall Semester                                                                             Credits 2
    • Current developments in agricultural field selected by student. Each student is responsible for the research and oral presentation of a topic in the animal industries. Group investigations, preparations, and deliberations on issues in animal agriculture.
    • Prerequisite: Senior standing.


  • ADVS 5030 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM WITH ANIMALS
    • Spring Semester                                                                         Credits 3
    • Study of various domestic animal production systems in relation to sustainable agriculture and integrated ranch and farm management strategies. Consideration of environmental factors and overall profitability.
    • Prerequisites: ADVS 1110.


  • ADVS 5090/6090 SHEEP MANAGEMENT and WOOL TECHNOLOGY
    • Spring Semester                                                                         Credits 4
    • Detailed study of the managerial consideration for range and farm flock operations. Examinations of wool, and review of wool clip handling and merchandising.
    • Prerequisites: ADVS 2090; ADVS 3510, 4200, 4560 (may be concurrently).


  • ADVS 5120/6120 SWINE MANAGEMENT
    • Fall Semester                                                                             Credits 3
    • Management decisions based on nutrition, breeding programs, herd health practices, herd records, and marketing opportunities.
    • Prerequisites: ADVS 2120; ADVS 3510, 4200, 4560 (may be concurrently).