Science?refers to students learning the anatomy, physiology, hormones and appropriate nutrition for livestock;?research?teaches students how to conduct research; and?experiential learning?provides student with opportunities for experience at the R.T. Wright Farm including annual procedures such as pregnancy tests on cows, castration and vaccination.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Animal science has a variety of career options. The American Association of Animal Science stated that more than 500 job classification are associated with animal science degrees.
More than 95%?of students who graduated with a degree in animal science obtained employment or continued their education within six months after graduation.?
The following is a listing of common positions for graduates with an animal science major:
- Animal Health Researcher
- Artificial Insemination Technician
- Consumer Information Specialist
- Farm Manager
- Feedlot Manager
- Husbandry Specialist
- Lab Technician
- Marketing/Sales
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