Exploring New Technology Through Student Training In Ultrasonography Techniques

该项目为动物科学专业的本科生提供了一个独特的机会，让他们获得开发和应用超声新技术来解决畜牧业问题的经验。在必修的肉类动物评估课程中，向学生介绍超声波技术的基础知识，然后有机会参加一个研究项目，该项目包括对技术物理特性的强化培训，以及用设备测量和分析动物的实践培训。在完成熟练课程和认证后，学生可以为生产者测量和分析动物。本科学生参与试图开发和应用高科技解决农业问题的研究。

This project affords undergraduate students in the animal sciences a unique opportunity to obtain experience in developing and applying a new technology, ultrasound, to solve problems in the livestock industries. Students are introduced to the basics of ultrasound technology in a required meat animal evaluation course and are then given an opportunity to enroll in a study program consisting of intensive training in physical properties of the technology coupled with hands-on training in measuring and analyzing animals with the equipment. After completion of a proficiency program and certification, students are available to producers for measurement and analysis of animals. Undergraduate students are involved in research attempting to develop and apply high technology to agriculture problems.