About This Degree
The animal and dairy science degree includes all disciplines of the animal production industry, current scientific applications associated with animal science, and biotechnology associated with the animal science industry.
Students in this program will not only be exposed to multiple disciplines in the classroom but will also have the opportunity for experiential, and applied experiences in the fields of animal nutrition, reproduction and physiology, breeding and genetics, livestock production management, and animal biotechnology.
The animal and dairy science program is also a multi-species focused program in which students have the opportunity to work with beef, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine.
What You Will Learn
The department has ample resources to help students reach their academic and future professional goals. The department has expertise and access to research equipment to help students further their academic training related to animal health, reproduction, molecular genetics, growth and development, virology, livestock production management, and nutrition.
Students will gain experience in these fields alongside professors who specialize in these fields, thus improving their academic experience and future professional opportunities.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
With a degree in animal, dairy and veterinary sciences, you will be qualified for the following careers:
Animal and Dairy Science Emphasis
- Livestock production
- Livestock feeds: production, sales, and distribution
- Meat or dairy foods: production, product development, quality control, distribution and marketing, livestock promotion and marketing, breed organizations, livestock publications, livestock sales, market reporting, feed/slaughter inspection
- Sales: feed, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, livestock supplies
- Management: livestock production enterprises, sales/marketing companies, food production/distribution
- State and federal government agencies: USDA, ARS, BLM, NRCS
- Corporate agribusiness
Biotechnology Emphasis
- Laboratory technical support
- Animal caretakers
- Research scientists
- Genetics and Animal Breeding
- Population genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Epigenetics
- Reproductive management
- Endocrinology
- Cloning
- Embryo technology
- Nutrition
- Feeding programs
- Nutrition/reproduction interactions
- Nutrition/health/immunity interactions
- Environmental physiology
Bioveterinary Science Emphasis
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This program is designed primarily for those students who intend to apply to veterinary or graduate school.
Equine Science and Management Emphasis
- Equine training and management
- Breeding technology
- Sales of equine supplies
- Equine marketing and promotions
The Career and Design Center provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
Admission
Admission Requirements
In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the animal, dairy and veterinary sciences program has additional requirements:
- First-Year students: First-Year students admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
- Transfer Students: Students with less than 60 semester credits transferring from other institutions need a 2.2 transfer GPA. Students with 60 or more semester credits need a 2.75 total GPA to be admitted to the bioveterinary science empahsis.
International students have additional admissions requirements.
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