Program Overview

Animal Sciences: Equine Emphasis

Overview

The Animal Sciences Bachelor of Science offers an Equine emphasis. Equine science is the study of horses and their care. During this program, students acquire practical, hands-on equine handling techniques; learn about equine nutrition, physiology, and anatomy; and develop business strategy skills. Additional skills honed include critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and a basic understanding of business principles and how they apply to equine enterprises. This program equips students for careers in equine health, industry sales, equine management, research, and teaching.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of animal science disciplines for the improvement of animal health and welfare, animal industry practices, and products and services. Animal science disciplines include the following: nutrition, reproduction, physiology, breeding, genetics, meat science, animal health, food safety, animal behavior, and animal well-being.
• Critically evaluate global and contemporary issues affecting animal well-being and animal industries.
• Communicate the contribution of animals, animal products, and animal services to society across media platforms.
• Analyze diverse animal industry systems to sustain economic and environmental resources in a socially responsible manner.
• Apply professional ethics, laws, and regulations that guide the animal husbandry, welfare, and treatment of animals, and treatment of industry employees.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ACBS 316: Equine Reproductive Physiology and Management
• ACBS 431: Equine Nutrition and Management
• ACBS 370: Form and Function of the Equine Athlete

Career Fields

• Breeding
• Equine sales
• Stable management
• Training
• Veterinary health

Level of Math

• Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus-Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second-semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

Degree

• Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Animal Sciences: Equine Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
  • College Algebra
  • Intro to Horse Science
  • Intro to Animal Science
  • Intro to ANS Lab
  • Intro to Horse Racing Industry
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
• 2nd Semester
  • ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • Statistics
  • CHEM 130
  • CHEM 130L
  • Form and Function of the Equine Athlete

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • General Biology I Lecture
  • General Biology I Lab
  • Introductory Horse Science
  • Second Language
  • Intro to Horsemanship Programs
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• 4th Semester
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
  • Racetrack Marketing and Media Relations
  • Second Language
  • Economics of Food and Agriculture
  • Developing the Training Foundation in Yearlings

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • ACBS 301 or AREC 315
  • Physiology of Reproduction Lecture
  • Legal Environment of Business
  • PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION
  • Training and Management of Weanling or Sales & Marketing for Performance and Racehorse Prospect
  • Physiology of Reproduction Lab
• 6th Semester
  • ACBS 302 or 446
  • Professional Development in Animal Agriculture
  • Principles of Animal Genetics
  • Equine Reproduction Physiology and Management
  • Equine Emphasis Elective
  • Principles of Livestock Health Management

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • Management of the Racing Animal
  • Equine Nutrition and Management
  • Equine Emphasis Elective
  • Communications
  • Equine Emphasis Elective
• 8th Semester
  • Equine Emphasis Elective
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)