Program Overview

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Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences is a multidisciplinary science that focuses on livestock and companion animal growth, health, and safety, as well as food and fiber production. Professionals in the diverse fields of animal and dairy sciences strive to provide healthy and wholesome food and quality fiber products to support the growing population.

Overview

Students in Animal and Dairy Sciences will learn about the newest technologies and experience progressive management strategies that will prepare them to be leaders in agriculture. Joining Animal and Dairy Sciences will give students hands-on education and experience needed to be successful in areas such as breeding, feeding and nutrition, growth and development, reproductive and lactation physiology, biotechnology, marketing, management, and evaluation as it relates to livestock species.

Concentrations

The department offers several concentrations, including:

• Pre-Vet Science
• Business and Industry
• Production Management
• Pre-Vet Med Tech

BS in Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS)

The Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Sciences is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of animal and dairy sciences.

General Education Requirements

The general education requirements for the BS in Animal and Dairy Sciences include:

• English Composition
• Creative Discovery
• Humanities
• Social/Behavioral Sciences
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Natural Sciences

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the BS in Animal and Dairy Sciences include:

• Major Core
• Experiential Learning
• Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements

The concentration requirements for the BS in Animal and Dairy Sciences include:

Pre-Vet/Science Concentration

• CH 2503: Elementary Organic Chemistry
• BIO 1134: Biology I
• BIO 1144: Biology II
• BIO 3304: General Microbiology
• BCH 4013: Principles of Biochemistry
• Oral Communication
• Electives

Business and Industry Concentration

• CH 2503: Elementary Organic Chemistry
• BIO 1134: Biology I
• Electives
• Writing Requirement
• Oral Communication Requirement
• Computer Literacy Requirement

Production Management Concentration

• PSS 4103: Forage and Pasture Crops
• CH 2503: Elementary Organic Chemistry
• BIO 1134: Biology I
• Electives
• Writing Requirement
• Oral Communication Requirement
• Computer Literacy Requirement

Pre-Vet Med Tech Concentration

• CH 2503: Elementary Organic Chemistry
• BIO 1134: Biology I
• BIO 1144: Biology II
• BIO 3304: General Microbiology
• Oral Communication
• Electives

Food Science Concentration

• BIO 1134: Biology I
• BIO 1144: Biology II
• BIO 3304: General Microbiology
• BCH 4013: Principles of Biochemistry
• Evaluation Electives
• Production Electives
• Food Science Electives

Course Requirements for Pre-Veterinary Students (3 + 1 program)

To obtain a B.S. degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences, pre-veterinary students must complete the following course requirements:

• General Education Requirements
• Dept Core
• Science/Veterinary Medicine Concentration

ADS Minor Requirements

The requirements for a minor in Animal and Dairy Sciences include:

• ADS 1113: Animal Science
• ADS 1121: Animal Science Laboratory
• Production Courses
• Evaluation Course
• Upper Level Courses

Endorsements

The department offers several endorsements, including:

• Companion Animal Management Endorsement
• Meat Science Endorsement

Companion Animal Management Endorsement

The Companion Animal Management endorsement requires the completion of 15 credit hours, including:

• ADS 2202: Companion Animal Evaluation
• ADS 2313: Animal Behavior & Training
• ADS 3413: Companion Animal Nutrition
• ADS 4513: Companion Animal Management
• ADS 4511: Companion Animal Management Laboratory
• ADS 4713: Human-Animal Bond/Shelter Management

Meat Science Endorsement

The Meat Science endorsement requires the completion of 24 credit hours, including:

• Required Courses
• Electives
• Experiential Learning

Courses

The department offers a variety of courses, including:

• ADS 1001: First Year Seminar
• ADS 1013: Animal Agriculture & Society: Food for Thought
• ADS 1111: Orientation in Animal Science
• ADS 1113: Animal Science
• ADS 1121: Animal Science Laboratory
• ADS 1132: Horse Safety and Handling
• ADS 2102: Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation
• ADS 2111: Animal Science Career Planning
• ADS 2122: Advanced Equine Evaluation
• ADS 2202: Companion Animal Evaluation
• ADS 2312: Advanced Horsemanship
• ADS 2313: Animal Behavior & Training
• ADS 2990: Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Sciences
• ADS 3003: Performance Horse Training and Preparation for Sale
• ADS 3013: Anatomy and Physiology
• ADS 3031: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
• ADS 3142: Meats Judging I
• ADS 3212: Livestock Evaluation
• ADS 3214: Livestock Growth and Development
• ADS 3233: Equine Assisted Therapy
• ADS 3311: Meat Processing Laboratory
• ADS 3312: Livestock Management Practices
• ADS 3313: Introduction to Meat Science
• ADS 3413: Companion Animal Nutrition
• ADS 3812: Dairy Cattle Appraisal
• ADS 4000: Directed Individual Study in Animal and Dairy Sciences
• ADS 4111: Swine Production and Management Laboratory
• ADS 4112: Equine Reproduction
• ADS 4113: Swine Science
• ADS 4114: Animal Nutrition
• ADS 4124: Animal Breeding
• ADS 4211: Goat and Sheep Production Lab
• ADS 4213: Feeds and Feeding
• ADS 4221: Capstone in Animal and Dairy Science
• ADS 4223: Goat and Sheep Production
• ADS 4231: Practices in Horse Care & Management
• ADS 4232: Advanced Livestock Evaluation
• ADS 4233: Horse Management
• ADS 4243: Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods
• ADS 4313: Advanced Science of Muscle Foods
• ADS 4321: Beef Cattle Laboratory
• ADS 4323: Beef Cattle Science
• ADS 4333: Equine Exercise Physiology
• ADS 4412: Managing Livestock Sales I
• ADS 4420: Animal and Dairy Science Internship
• ADS 4423: Animal and Dairy Sciences Internship
• ADS 4433: Advanced Beef Cattle Production
• ADS 4440: Research Experience Practicum
• ADS 4511: Companion Animal Management Laboratory
• ADS 4513: Companion Animal Management
• ADS 4520: Livestock Extension Experience
• ADS 4523: Internet-Based Management in Livestock Industries
• ADS 4543: Applied Animal Biotechnology
• ADS 4553: Current Literature in Animal and Dairy Sciences
• ADS 4611: Practices in Physiology of Reproduction
• ADS 4613: Physiology of Reproduction
• ADS 4623: Physiology of Lactation
• ADS 4633: Immunology and Disease in Domestic Animals
• ADS 4713: Human-Animal Bond/Shelter Management
• ADS 4723: Animal Microbiome
• ADS 4772: Equine Training and Clinic Development
• ADS 4811: Dairy Farm Management Laboratory
• ADS 4813: Dairy Farm Management
• ADS 4823: Advanced Dairy Farm Management
• ADS 4883: Contemporary Issues in Meat Processing and Consumption
• ADS 4990: Special Topics in Animal and Dairy Science