To keep pace with the food, fiber, and recreation requirements of a growing world population, graduates from the are needed in the livestock industry and closely related fields. The Animal Sciences major offers considerable flexibility in fulfilling specific career objectives, whether you are interested in working directly with livestock or indirectly in closely related areas such as agribusiness, research, government, or education..

Possible career fields include:

  • Agribusiness and Finance
  • Allied Animal Industries
  • Animal Production
  • Animal Promotion and Public Relations
  • College and University (research, technician, extension, instruction)
  • Dairy Food and Meat Science IndustryExtension & Education
  • Government Agencies
  • Research and Laboratories
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Zoos, Kennels, Clinics, and Animal Preserves