Animal Sciences

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Topics of Study

In Animal Sciences you will learn to:

• Breed and take care of farm animals
• Produce, process, and supply animal meat products
• Prevent and control diseases in farm animals
• Feed animals the right food, manage livestock and dairy cows, and poultry
• Identify the biological differences between cattle, swine, poultry, and horses
• Know how animals affect society and the world at large
• See how ads for animal and poultry products affect our eating habits

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Animal Sciences will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate: veterinary technician, animal groomer, caretaker, or animal trainer
• 4-Year degree: researcher in areas of animal health and disease prevention, and genetics; dairy scientist, zoologist, or teacher