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Discover Animal Sciences
Degree Requirements (UK Registrar web site) Contacts Animal and Food Sciences Department
Animal Sciences involves applying the basic principles of nutrition, reproduction, and genetics to the production and management of horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry.
It also deals with the processing and use of products from these animals for the benefit of the human population.
Within the
Animal Sciences major, you may pursue one of three options:
- Animal Industry
- Food Industry
- Pre-Professional
Your College
Courses
Most of the 30 courses offered by the Animal and Food Sciences Department are relatively
small, typically less than 30 students. This provides an opportunity for
individualized instruction in both general and specific subject matter areas:
General Subjects
- genetics/animal breeding
- reproductive physiology
- animal nutrition/ration formulation
- live animal and carcass evaluation
Specific Subjects
- Equine Science
- Beef Cattle Science
- Dairy Cattle Science
- Swine Science
- Sheep Science
- Poultry Production
Faculty
Animal Sciences faculty teach courses in the area of their expertise (nutrition,
reproductive physiology, genetics, live animal and carcass evaluation).
Faculty incorporate the results of their research into their coursework.
In this way students are exposed to the most recent information in a specific
subject.
Student
Clubs/Activities
Animal Sciences students
have the opportunity to be involved in several of the most active clubs in the
College:
- Block and Bridle Club
- Dairy Club
- Horse Racing Club
- Equestrian Team
- Dressage Team
These
clubs hold monthly meetings, plan yearly activities (such as Little North
American, community service, industry tours, and participation in regional
and national professional meetings), and function to serve the interests
of students regardless of their livestock background. Active club participation
provides you with an opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as
enjoy the fellowship of other students who share similar interests and goals. In addition, students may participate in one or more judging teams (Dairy, Horse, Livestock, Meats), which provide opportunites to enhance their communication skills and to travel while increasing their understanding of animals and animal products.
Scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered by the University of Kentucky and College
of Agriculture, the Department of Animal and Food Sciences has several scholarships
available annually. These are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement
and leadership skills. You can keep a scholarship for a full academic year
only if you achieve an acceptable level of academic performance during the
fall semester. You are encouraged to apply for one or more of these scholarships.
Part-Time
Employment
If you want some hands-on experience as well as some extra income to help you
through your college years, consider a part-time job. The Animal and Food Sciences Department
hires students each semester to assist in the care and maintenance of research
animals, equipment, and facilities.
Career
Opportunities
To keep pace with the food, fiber, and recreation requirements of a growing world
population, Animal Sciences graduates are needed to service the livestock industry
and closely related fields. Animal Sciences offers considerable flexibility in
fulfilling specific career objectives, whether you’re interested in working
directly with livestock - breeding, feeding, marketing - or indirectly in closely
related areas such as agribusiness, government, or education.
Here are some of the diverse career opportunities available to Animal Sciences
graduates:
-
Agricultural
equipment development
and marketing - Artificial
insemination organizations
Cooperative marketing and services - Fair/exposition management
- Farm/corporate management/consulting
- Feed manufacturing and marketing
- Government agencies (Federal and State)
- Agriculture/Youth Extension Agent
- Department
of Agriculture
— product development and evaluation
— market news service
— grading service - Food and Agriculture Organization
- International Livestock and Crop Development
- International Technical Aid
-
Public
Health Service
— quality-control
— sanitation and health - World Health Organization
-
Livestock
and trade associations
— executive secretary
— field representative - Livestock marketing and services
-
Pharmaceutical/chemical
development
and marketing
With advanced study:
teaching, research, or Extension at the college level in specific areas of animal
nutrition, animal genetics, reproductive physiology, or meat science.
Internships
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in one or more off-campus internships.
These internships are particularly advantageous: they introduce you to specific
areas of the Animal Sciences industry and also provide opportunities to gain
valuable experience. The contacts you make may give you a head start on your
career
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The
best thing the College of Agriculture has going for it is undoubtedly
its professors. While I was in school I found them willing to answer
questions and spend time with me outside of the classroom. Now that
I’ve graduated I look to them as both friends and resources. |
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Animal
Sciences fully prepared me for my Brandy
Blaine |
DISCOVER
Your Future
Contact:
Coordinator,
Undergraduate Animal Sciences Program
907 Garrigus Building
College of Agriculture
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0215
Phone:
859-257-2686
E-mail:
ascdug@ca.uky.edu
www.uky.edu/Agriculture/AnimalSciences/ukdas.html
The College of Agriculture is an equal opportunity organization.
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