Food Animals

The BSc in Animal Health program provides a strong background in basic life sciences with application in animal immunology and infection, animal physiology, nutrition, behaviour and welfare, animal production and food processing. It is of value to students with an interest in the food animal production industry or in the field of companion animals. Experiential learning is a substantial component of this program.This major offers students enrichment in animal health in the livestock and poultry industries. Coursework focuses on a sound knowledge of how the animal agriculture and food industries interface, through an understanding of animal and human disease, animal nutrition, microbiology, physiology, behaviour and production. Students will work closely with agricultural animals and have many opportunities for industry interaction. Students may complete a Pre-Vet Concentration in this major.

Field of study: Animal Sciences, General, Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production