Animal Science

The aim of modern animal agriculture is the efficient production of quality products using humane animal production systems. In Animal Science, you will learn how environment affects productivity, how physiology affects reproduction, and how to improve food quality, and production and performance through animal breeding and good nutrition. You will also study animal behaviour, housing, and management systems that promote farm animal welfare, and learn how meat scientists develop tasty and nutritious products.Career opportunities may be found in feed, meat, livestock improvement, and animal health industries; animal nutrition; animal genetics; veterinary pharmaceutical sales; and communications.

Field of study: Animal Sciences, General