Many students have the opportunity to work in research laboratories or assist in the conduct of field studies. In addition to receiving a solid Animal Science education, students are encouraged to enhance communication, critical thinking, computer, research and decision making skills. An undergraduate degree in Animal Science also prepares students for graduate study or for professional study in numerous career fields including the veterinary and medical sciences. The livestock industry has immensely diverse career opportunities. These career possibilities include agriservices, agribusiness, agricultural communication, animal production management, animal recreation, equine management and recreation, feed manufacturing, food processing, livestock and meat marketing, pharmaceutical services, livestock education, research and extension programming.
Animal agriculture faces many new challenges.
Many innovative people are needed to meet these challenges. The livestock industry and related areas encompasses major components of the United States and international economies. Employment opportunities are excellent for students prepared to seek new challenges that expand their horizons.