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Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science can specialize in one of nine focus areas: animal business, production, science, meat science, equine production, equine science, equine-assisted therapy, companion animal science, and pre-veterinary companion animal science. The department also oversees pre-veterinary coursework and offers an Equine Science Certificate Program.
For animal science majors, the Business Concentration combines animal science with business and economics to prepare students for careers in livestock production and related industries. The Production Concentration teaches modern scientific methods for efficient livestock management and processing. The Science Concentration focuses on advanced scientific training for graduate studies. The Meat Science Concentration covers meat processing techniques and food safety.
The equine-focused programs prepare students for careers in the horse industry. The Equine Science Concentration provides advanced scientific training for graduate studies with an equine focus. The Equine Production Concentration offers comprehensive training in horse management. The Equine Assisted Therapy Concentration prepares students for careers in therapeutic riding and rehabilitation programs.