• A PhD in Animal and Dairy Science can be focused on growth and developmental biology, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, meats or muscle biology, nutrition and/or reproductive physiology of animals (cattle, horses, swine and laboratory animals). Dissertation research programs are applied at improving food animal productivity, profitability and sustainability or using animal models for human research applications. State of the artï facilities, laboratories and equipment are in place for in depth research training in all program areas.
  • Specialized areas of interest include a core facility for genomics and/or proteomics, a meat science technology center including abattoir and laboratories, core laboratories in ruminant and monogastric nutrition, environmentally controlled large and small animal facilities on campus and beef and dairy cattle, swine and horse research and teaching farms located near campus and at the Coastal Plains Experiment Station in Tifton.