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Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in animal science can specialize in one of 10 focus areas: animal business, production, science, meat science, meat science business, equine production, equine science, equine-assisted therapy, companion animal science, or companion animal science (pre-veterinary track). The department additionally oversees pre-veterinary coursework and offers an Equine Science Certificate Program. The Business Concentration combines animal science with business and economics to prepare graduates for careers across livestock production and related industries. The Production Concentration teaches modern scientific methods for effective livestock management, marketing, and processing. For those aiming for graduate studies, the Science Concentration emphasizes advanced scientific training. The Meat Science and Meat Science Business Concentrations focus on meat processing techniques, scientific principles, and food safety standards.