Animal and Dairy Science

About This Degree

The animal and dairy science degree includes all disciplines of the animal production industry, current scientific applications associated with animal science, and biotechnology associated with the animal science industry.

Students in this program will not only be exposed to multiple disciplines in the classroom but will also have the opportunity for experiential, and applied experiences in the fields of animal nutrition, reproduction and physiology, breeding and genetics, livestock production management, and animal biotechnology.

The animal and dairy science program is also a multi-species focused program in which students have the opportunity to work with beef, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine.

What You Will Learn

The department has ample resources to help students reach their academic and future professional goals. The department has expertise and access to research equipment to help students further their academic training related to animal health, reproduction, molecular genetics, growth and development, virology, livestock production management, and nutrition.

Students will gain experience in these fields alongside professors who specialize in these fields, thus improving their academic experience and future professional opportunities.

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At a Glance

College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department: Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department

USU Locations:

Logan campus

Program Requirements

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

With a degree in animal, dairy and veterinary sciences, you will be qualified for the following careers:

Animal and Dairy Science Emphasis

Livestock production
Livestock feeds: production, sales, and distribution
Meat or dairy foods: production, product development, quality control, distribution and marketing, livestock promotion and marketing, breed organizations, livestock publications, livestock sales, market reporting, feed/slaughter inspection
Sales: feed, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, livestock supplies
Management: livestock production enterprises, sales/marketing companies, food production/distribution
State and federal government agencies: USDA, ARS, BLM, NRCS
Corporate agribusiness

Biotechnology Emphasis

Laboratory technical support
Animal caretakers
Research scientists
Genetics and Animal Breeding
Population genetics
Molecular genetics
Epigenetics
Reproductive management
Endocrinology
Cloning
Embryo technology
Nutrition
Feeding programs
Nutrition/reproduction interactions
Nutrition/health/immunity interactions
Environmental physiology

Bioveterinary Science Emphasis

This program is designed primarily for those students who intend to apply to veterinary or graduate school.

Equine Science and Management Emphasis

Equine training and management
Breeding technology
Sales of equine supplies
Equine marketing and promotions

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LOGAN CAMPUS

Admission

Admission Requirements

In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the animal, dairy and veterinary sciences program has additional requirements:

Freshmen: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
Transfer Students: Students with less than 60 semester credits transferring from other institutions need a 2.2 transfer GPA. Students with 60 or more semester credits need a 2.75 total GPA to be admitted to the bioveterinary science empahsis.

International students have additional admissions requirements.