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Animal Sciences

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences


 

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  Animal Sciences
  Requirements and Sample Courses
  Careers in Animal Sciences
  Scholarships and Financial Aid
  Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation
  Campus Organizations and Activities
  Contact Information

Animal Sciences

Animal sciences is the study of domestic animals, including their nutrition, genetics, breeding, welfare, physiology, and use in animal production systems. Washington State University offers two major concentrations in animal science: animal management, and preveterinary medicine/science.

• Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science, minor, masters of sciences, doctorate
• Available at: Pullman

Requirements and Sample Courses

Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate.

SAMPLE COURSES
Introductory Animal Sciences
Companion Animal Management
Rights & Welfare of Animals
Feeds and Feeding
Genetics of Farm Animals
Reproduction of Farm Animals

COURSES IN THE MAJOR CONCENTRATION
Inquire for course information for these options:
• Animal management
• Preveterinary medicine/science

Careers in Animal Sciences

Veterinarian, Livestock Manager, Animal Health Product Sales, Feed Sales/Management, Livestock Procurement, Breed Field Representative, AI Breeding Technician, Public Relations Specialist, Extension Specialist, Market Forecaster, Research and Lab Technician, Teacher, Researcher, Animal Housing Specialist, Environmental Quality Specialist, Animal / Livestock Insurance, Meat Inspector, Quality Control Specialist, Animal Equipment Specialist, Financial Analyst, Financial Representative, Market Reporter, Stable Management, Meat Grader, Pet Food Specialist

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students within the Department of Animal Sciences are eligible to compete for the College of Agriculture and Home Economics’ Dean’s Merit Scholarship or the general University scholarships. The department awards more than $60,000 in scholarships each year to undergraduates in the department.

Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation

Students planning to study animal sciences should take chemistry, biology, and mathematics and have solid communication and writing skills from high school. Students wanting to attend community colleges and then transfer to WSU should contact the department to coordinate their coursework.

Campus Organizations and Activities

Numerous activities each year are sponsored through the department’s clubs and organizations, which include the Dairy Club, Block and Bridle Club, Collegiate Horseman’s Association, Rodeo Club, Cooperative University Dairy Students, Cougar Cattle Feeders, and the Student Swine Corporation. Students can also travel to participate in national events such as Block & Bridle Club Annual Convention, Dairy Club Annual Meetings and regional and national Dairy Challenge Competitions.

Contact Information
Department of Animal Sciences
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Washington State University
116 Clark Hall
P.O. Box 646310
Pullman, WA 99164-6310
clarkll@wsu.edu
509-335-5521
 

Strengths of the Program

  • WSU's animal science curriculum is one of the strongest in the nation, featuring hands-on animal contact not available elsewhere.
  • Pursue options in pre-veterinary science, industry, and animal production management, or work toward a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Learn in some of the most complete and modern college laboratories in the nation, including the WSU Dairy Center, the Feed Preparation Laboratory, and the Ensminger Beef Center.
  • Faculty in the program have received national awards.
  • Participate in numerous department clubs and judging teams.
  • You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.
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