The various teaching and research programs explore modern areas of animal biotechnology and data processing and how they apply to present day livestock and poultry production. This option is designed for students interested in fulfilling requirements for admission to the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. It allows students who are admitted to the college, upon completion of three years of undergraduate study, to apply credit earned during the first year of professional study toward the B.S. degree in Animal Sciences. This option provides background for making decisions in the production and management of poultry, dairy cattle, and meat animal enterprises. The equine science option emphasizes a well-rounded education in equine production, management, training and marketing.
Students have an opportunity for extensive hands-on practical experience in all areas.
In addition, the program offers a unique equestrian coaching program and a diverse recreational riding program with credit courses in both English and Western disciplines.