Our Department & Programs
Current Students
Explore academic support, internships, scholarships, and student opportunities in the Animal Science Department to enhance your education and prepare for future careers in agriculture.
Graduate Programs
Advance your career with our M.S. and Ph.D. programs focused on research and discovery in animal science, food systems, and meat science.
Judging Teams
Develop critical thinking, communication, and industry knowledge by participating in our nationally competitive meat, wool, and livestock judging teams representing the University of Wyoming.
Student Organizations
Connect with peers and industry leaders through student clubs in animal science, equine, meat, and pre-vet—enhancing leadership skills and career preparation.
ANSCI Newsletter
Stay informed with department highlights, research updates, student achievements, and outreach news from the University of Wyoming’s Animal Science Department. Updated each fall.
Personnel Directory
Meet the people behind the Animal Science Department at the University of Wyoming — a dedicated team of faculty, staff, and graduate students committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Check Out Our Department
Are you more at home working with animals than behind a desk? Fascinated by animal health, food systems, and livestock production?
At the University of Wyoming, our Animal and Veterinary Science degree prepares you to make a real impact—whether you're helping feed the world, growing high-quality meat and fiber, or advancing animal well-being. Rooted in hands-on learning and driven by research, this program opens the gate to a wide range of careers in animal agriculture, veterinary medicine, and beyond.
Outreach & Extension
The University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Program provides needs driven information to Wyoming sheep producers in all aspects of sheep and wool production. Extension outreach, applied research, and undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Wyoming encompass the mission of the sheep program.
University of Wyoming Beef Extension provides research-based resources to beef producers in Wyoming. Furthermore, the annual High Altitude Bull Test offers students hands-on learning and industry connections, enhancing their understanding of the livestock industry.
UW Meat Outreach collaborates closely with sheep and beef extension programs, conducting research and providing undergraduate and graduate research opportunities. Through daily and weekly meat reports, the program offers valuable insights and custom reports.
