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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, or companion animal science (pre-veterinary track). The department additionally oversees pre-veterinary coursework and offers an Equine Science Certificate Program.
The Business Concentration equips animal science majors with skills for livestock production and related industries by combining animal science with business and economics. The Production Concentration teaches modern scientific methods for effective livestock production and marketing. The Science Concentration focuses on advanced scientific training for graduate studies. The Meat Science Concentration covers meat processing, science, and safety principles.
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 specializes in preparing students for careers in therapeutic horsemanship and disability rehabilitation.