Our Mission

The Department of Animal Science applies land-grant principles of learning, discovery and engagement for the benefit of students, consumers and clientele associated with animal agriculture. In the past few years, our research productivity and relevance has been ranked 7th and 5th, respectively, in national comparisons of Departments of Animal Science. Our priority areas of research and corresponding expertise of faculty include:

• Nutirtion
• Reporductive Biology
• Livestock Production Systems
• Meat Science and Food Technology
  
  

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