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Course objective:

Students will explore theory of foraging ecology, especially diet selection, of both wild and domestic herbivores and how it applies to practical issues of managing animals and habitats through lecture, current literature, discussion and hands-on activities,

Source Materials:

Required readings will be available at WSU on Reserve at the Agricultural Science Library in Johnson Hall and at UI at Copy Center in the Basement of the Natural Resources Bldg.

Recommended text:

Van Soest, P.J.  1994.  Nutritional Ecology of Ruminants.  Second Edition.  O & B Books, Covallis, OR.  Recommended especially for students without an animal nutrition background.