AG V63 - Domestic Animal Care Experience and Handling

    Recent Professors
    Ann Welton, Sharon Schieltz, Kathy Jonokuchi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AG V63
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This introductory course provides students with theoretical and practical experience in the basic husbandry of many animal species. Students learn and practice "essential" and "recommended" tasks as required by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Board Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Tasks List. These tasks include methods of housing or caging, nutrition and feeding, sanitation and hygiene in an animal setting, and handling and restraint of the various species.
    Usually Held
    Wed 2:00pm–3:50pm, Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm, Wed 10:00am–11:50am