It also deals with the processing and use of products from these animals for the benefit of the human population. Dairy Production if you re interested in pursuing a career in some aspect of the dairy industry. Equine Production if you re interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry. Most of the 29 courses offered by the Animal Sciences Department are relatively small, often ranging from 20 to 40 students.
Faculty incorporate the results of their research into their coursework.
In this way students are exposed to the most recent information in a specific subject. Active club participation provides you with an opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as enjoy the fellowship of other students who share similar interests and goals. In addition to scholarships offered by the University of Kentucky and College of Agriculture, the Department of Animal Sciences has several scholarships available annually. These are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, leadership skills and financial need. You can keep a scholarship for a full academic year only if you achieve an acceptable level of academic performance during the fall semester.