Animal
Sciences Major
What
is Animal Science?
Animals are an important part of our
lives. Animal science majors seek to improve the lives
of animals and their human companions. They may find jobs
focused on caring for pets or assuring a safe food supply,
preserving endangered species or protecting the public
from animal-borne diseases. Animal science is the study
of growth, breeding, genetics, and reproductive biology
of livestock. One focus of this major is the caring for,
selling, and growing of livestock. Another focus is scientific
research on animals, including drugs and poisons that
directly affect livestock. This major is for students
who want to continue on to graduate work in the animal
sciences or those who want to pursue a career in livestock
production.
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What
are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Agribusiness |
Equestrian
or Equine Studies |
Agricultural
and Animal Nutrition |
Livestock
Management |
Animal
Breeding and Genetics |
Pharmacology,
Human and Animal |
Animal
Health Technician |
Animal
Sciences |
Range
Science and Management |
Pre-Veterinary
Studies |
Animal
Trainer |
Veterinarian
Assistant |
Dairy
Science |
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Animal Science?
Students who like to work with and around
animals will enjoy this major. While the title of this
major may bring up visions of ranching and working in
the outdoors, there are many opportunities for scientific
research, management, and sales which to be conducted
indoors. Animal science majors may have a number of hobbies
that involve animals, including riding horses, attending
rodeos, playing or watching polo or competing in or watching
equestrian competitions. Agriculture majors should be
strong in the sciences, especially in biology.
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What
Courses Do Animal Science Majors Take?
Animal
Nutrition |
Management
Systems |
Genetic
Prediction |
Muscle
Biology |
Meat
Science |
Pharmacology
& Toxicology |
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What
Types of Positions do Animal Science Majors Take After
College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Agribusiness
(Industry) |
Horse
Trainer |
Animal
Feed Industry |
Farm
and Animal Publications |
Beef
Cattle Ranching |
Livestock
Production |
Breeding
Farm |
Meat
Processing |
Food
Company |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University
Departments to Consider
The following institutions are the featured
institutions on MyMajors because they support MyMajors
and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
Wilson
College (PA)
Veterinary
Medical Technology
Equestrian
Studies |
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Central
Michigan University (MI)
Pre-Veterinary
Medicine |
North
Carolina State University (NC)
Animal
Science |
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Two-Year
College Curriculums to Consider
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