This program is for students who are interested in specific careers that require advanced study in the biological sciences. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for graduate study or to provide a science-oriented degree while meeting the course requirements for veterinary schools. Faculty and Students Animal and Range Sciences faculty and students interact both inside and outside the classroom. Faculty are readily available and encourage discussion with students on courses, research, current events of interest to agriculture and career possibilities. A warm sense of friendship, mutual interests and respect make our department one of the most welcoming on campus.
Most students are members of at least one of several student agricultural organizations.
Many of these organizations are nationally recognized, offering you the opportunity to develop your professional interests and cultivate valuable friendships and associations with faculty members and fellow students. Facilities Animal and Range Sciences offices and laboratories, housed in Hultz Hall, are located in a modem structure offering state of the art technology. The meats laboratory is located in Shepperd Arena which serves as the pavilion for the annual Little International Livestock Exposition. The meats laboratory is a USDA inspected facility producing products related to all segments of the industry. The Animal and Range Sciences Department maintains quality livestock for research and classroom purposes at its beef, dairy, sheep, and swine units.