{"id":1320,"date":"2017-07-17T21:21:14","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T01:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science-new\/?page_id=1320"},"modified":"2022-04-25T11:47:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:47:41","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Compassion Is Our Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-aside-container\"><div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\"><div class=\"ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M455.3 125l-56.64 58.15 7 24.92 16.85-16.84a.48.48 0 01.67 0l34.18 34.14a.47.47 0 010 .66l-36.43 36.44 9.5 34 15.08-15.13a.5.5 0 01.68 0l34.09 34.05a.5.5 0 010 .68l-34.55 34.74 32.76 116.77-17.3 17.25-122.48-188-30.56-30.53C278 295.7 177.53 377 177.53 377l34.93 112.21L189.67 512l-59.56-98.58c-23.26 18-64.42 32.89-64.42 32.89s14.83-41.25 32.85-64.42L0 322.31l22.8-22.8 112.17 35S216.29 234.1 245.66 203.9l-30.48-30.49-188-122.61 17.3-17.3 116.75 32.8 34.64-34.64a.48.48 0 01.67 0l34.08 34.11a.48.48 0 010 .67l-15 15.12 34 9.54L286 54.67a.48.48 0 01.67 0l17.86 17.81 16.32 16.32a.48.48 0 010 .67l-9.3 9.3-7.55 7.58 24.86 7L387 56.67s23.79-24.59 52.59-40.85C465 1.5 494.83-5.52 506.2 5.17l.64.63c10.69 11.34 3.62 41.25-10.69 66.58C479.88 101.15 455.3 125 455.3 125z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">#1 Animal Science Program<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8212; here and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We develop knowledge that improves the efficiency and sustainability&nbsp;of animal agriculture, biomedical science and animal management.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">OUR STRENGTHS<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/students\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/students\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3114\" \n            alt=\"Students learning animal anatomy from teachers&#039;s model of cow\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-TopNotchTeaching-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Top-Notch Teaching<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">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.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn about our <span class=nowrap>programs&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/research\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/research\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3115\" \n            alt=\"Animal science researchers in lab\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-HighImpactDiscovery-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">High-Impact Discovery<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Our research produces real-world results. We develop new technology in physiology, nutrition, genetics, genomics, biotechnology, production, and management.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Our research in <span class=nowrap>action&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/extension\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/extension\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3116\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2018\/01\/AnSci-SustainableSolutions-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Sustainable Solutions<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">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. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">See our Extension outreach <span class=nowrap>efforts&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">800+ students and counting<\/h2><p class=\"big-fact__support\">Animal Science is one of the largest majors in CALS.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/students\" class=\"btn ncst-component__button-link is-style-secondary\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/students\"><span class=\"ncst-component__button-container\">Join <span class=\"nowrap\">Us\u00a0<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-two-column\"><h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">browse the department of animal science<\/h2><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/about\/alumni-giving\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link wp-block-ncst-bold-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/about\/alumni-giving\/\">Alumni and <span class=\"nowrap\">Giving\u00a0<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/people\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link wp-block-ncst-bold-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/people\/\"> <span class=\"nowrap\">Directory\u00a0<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/about\/contact\/\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link wp-block-ncst-bold-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/about\/contact\/\">Contact <span class=\"nowrap\">Us\u00a0<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/news\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link wp-block-ncst-bold-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/animal-science\/news\"> <span class=\"nowrap\">News\u00a0<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8212; here and around the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"source":"","ncst_custom_author":"","ncst_show_custom_author":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/split-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"backgroundColor\":\"indigo_400\",\"pageIntro\":\"Our students and faculty love their work. 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