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WHAT IS ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES?
Animals have
many important roles in human societies including the provision
of food and fiber, draft power, recreational and athletic activities,
and companionship. Their interactions with humans have environmental
consequences with local, regional, and global impacts. In
addition, the processing, preservation, and quality of animal-derived
foods are of significant economic and safety importance.
Animal sciences involves studying and applying the basic principles
of nutrition, reproduction, and genetics to the production and management
of domesticated animals. A particular strength of the
Department is the integration of the production and handling of
animal-derived foods.
WHY MAJOR IN ANIMAL AND FOOD
SCIENCES?
The major might
be appropriate if you are interested in:
- preparing for graduate
or veterinary school.
- managing a farm or
business related to animal agriculture.
- a career in technical
sales or service; cooperative extension; or government as it relates
to animal agriculture.
- a career in food manufacturing,
processing, or research.
Students interested in
Animal and Food Sciences come from varied backgrounds and their
interests range from animal production and management to marketing
and public relations; from public education and extension to graduate
training in research, teaching and veterinary medicine. The major
will allow you to combine your interests with the desire for an
exciting and rewarding career. Students get hands-on experience
with the department's herds and flocks in addition to the meats
and research laboratories. Internships, externships, and summer
employment offer opportunities to obtain a variety of work experiences.
Students majoring in Food Science
should visit the Food Science
Undergraduate Program site for specific information.
Students majoring in
Animal Sciences follow
a curriculum that emphasizes
scientific disciplines and applied animal production.
As an Animal Sciences
major, students can pursue specific interests by selecting one of
three study options:
Animal Industry Option
Students receive
training in the nutrition, reproduction, welfare, and management
of domesticated animals. The option prepares students for
careers in agribusiness, farm management, technical sales and/or
service, cooperative extension, education, government, and commodities
promotion. Students can choose to further specialize in one
of three areas:
- Equine.
emphasis on the biology and management of equine animals.
- Livestock.
emphasis on the biology and management of meat-producing animals.
- Dairy.
emphasis on the biology and management of commercial milk-producing
animals.
Food Industry
Option
Students receive
training that emphasizes scientific disciplines related to the processing,
chemistry, and safety of animal-derived foods. The option prepares
students for careers in animal production or the associated food
processing industries.
Pre-Professional
Option
Students receive
training in the basic sciences relevant to animal biology including
chemistry, physics, mathematics, genetics, and microbiology. The
option prepares students for advanced studies in veterinary sciences,
graduate research, human medicine, or for employment opportunities
in the pharmaceutical or research industries. It is intended to
satisfy most entrance requirements to post-graduate programs but
students should work closely with academic advisors to assure that
requirements for specific programs are fulfilled.
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