Students gain valuable experience pertaining to the production of beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses and sheep. In addition, extensive study is offered in the specialized areas of animal health, breeding and genetics, meat science, nutrition, and physiology.
Students majoring in animal science are prepared for a variety of careers.
Specific career opportunities include positions and services related to the production, merchandising, processing and distribution of meat, milk and related products. Additional opportunities include field persons, farm and herd managers and other agribusiness-related positions. With additional academic training, animal science majors may become extension livestock specialists, nutritionists, geneticists and physiologists. Students should consult an animal science adviser for specific course selections in the elective areas. With appropriate advising, students have an opportunity to complete at least one minor within the 124 hour degree program.