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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 companion animal science (pre-veterinary track). The department additionally oversees pre-veterinary coursework and the 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.
Equine-focused programs train students for careers in the horse industry. The Equine Science Concentration provides advanced scientific preparation for graduate-level equine studies. The Equine Production Concentration develops comprehensive horse management skills for industry entry. The Equine Assisted Therapy Concentration specializes in preparing students for therapeutic riding and rehabilitation careers.