Compassion Is Our Curriculum

Our students and faculty love their work. That passion drives everything we do.

The Department of Animal Science offers top-tier teaching, research and extension programs that help our faculty and students address critical issues facing the animal industry — here and around the world.

We develop knowledge that improves the efficiency and sustainability of animal agriculture, biomedical science and animal management.

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Top-Notch Teaching

As one of the best animal science programs in the U.S., we offer an affordable, high-quality education that prepares students for rewarding careers.

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High-Impact Discovery

Our research produces real-world results. We develop new technology in physiology, nutrition, genetics, genomics, biotechnology, production, and management.

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Sustainable Solutions

We believe that research must transcend the lab to have an impact. And our Extension programs make that happen, delivering new knowledge straight to those who need it most.

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800+ students and counting

Animal Science is one of the largest majors in CALS.

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