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Animal & Dairy Science: Academic Programs
Undergraduate Program Overview
Animal Science
The Animal Science curriculum is designed to provide technical and applied instruction in the biological, physical, technical and economical aspects of beef, horse, sheep, goat and swine production. The program of study includes application of basic principles of selection, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, feeding and management of livestock for the production of meat, milk and wool. Our equine program of study is also an application of basic and applied sciences to equine production for horses used as work or companion animals.
A program containing courses of a more basic nature can be taken by students who desire a career in science related fields or who wish to pursue graduate or professional degrees. This major contains all courses required for entry in the College of Veterinary Medicine. "Hands on" work experience with all the above species is available to students via internships or part time jobs.
Examples of Career Opportunities in Animal Science:
- Livestock producers
- Farm managers
- Animal science specialists
- County extension agents
- Vocational agriculture teachers
- Research technicians
- Students are also qualified for careers in agribusiness with meat processing companies, feed manufacturers, breed associations, animal health companies, livestock marketing organizations, livestock equipment and supply companies, livestock publications or related fields.
Dairy Science
The dairy industry in Georgia is an important segment of the agricultural economy and ranks second in farm gate income from livestock contributing to human food production. This modern dairy industry requires personnel trained in business, economics, the basic sciences and management as well as other traditional dairy science courses [e.g., nutrition, feeding, selection, genetics and reproduction].
A program of study of a more basic nature may be emphasized by students who desire careers in science related fields or who wish to purse graduate or professional study. This major meets all course requirements for admission into the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Dairy Science major is enhanced by internships and student jobs at the University Dairy Center.
Examples of Career Opportunities in Dairy Science:
- Operation of a dairy farm as a manager or owner
- Sales of equipment and animal health products or nutritional consultants
- Field services with processing plants, feed manufacturers, breed associations and marketing agencies
- College research and teaching
- County extension agents, vocational agriculture teachers or research technicians
Scholarships
The Department of Animal and Dairy Science has a limited number of scholarships available for students majoring in either Animal or Dairy Science. Departmental scholarship applications are made online through the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. After applying for a CAES undergraduate scholarship, you will become eligible for both ADS and CAES scholarships.See Also: CAES Scholarship Applications
Further information on programs of study may be obtained from Dr. T. Dean Pringle.
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