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Animal and Dairy Science Degree Programs



Bioveterinary Science Degree Programs

Interdepartmental Graduate Toxicology Program

• ANIMAL AND DAIRY SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS:

Students pursuing Masters degree programs are admitted to one of five specialization areas in Animal Science or Dairy Science. Students pursuing PhD degree programs are admitted to one of four specialization areas in Animal Science.

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Animal Nutrition

This area involves studies in biochemistry, principles of nutrition, animal management, nutritional physiology, and animal feedstuffs. Cooperation with producers, feed industry groups, other departments of the University, and USDA collaborators, along with research funding from private industry, strengthens the graduate program in this area.  Career opportunities exist in extension, university and private research; the commercial animal feedstuffs industry, private consulting firms; and international programs.

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Breeding and Genetics

This area involves studies in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, and animal management. Cooperation with the Center for Integrated Biosystems, USDA, other departments of the University, collaborators at other research institutions, livestock producers, and commercial biotechnology companies broadens the resources of this graduate program. Career opportunities exist in extension; university and private research; commercial animal breeding and genetic engineering enterprises; and international programs.

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Molecular Biology

This area involves studies in molecular genetics, biochemistry of nucleic acids, advanced cell biology, quantitative genetics, and reproductive physiology. Cooperation with other departments, particularly the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; with the Center for Integrated Biosystems and other research centers of the University; and with USDA collaborators allows for a strong graduate program in this area. Career opportunities exist in university, federal, and private research organizations, and in commercial applications in the rapidly growing area of biotechnology.

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Reproductive Biology

This area involves studies in physiology and endocrinology of reproduction; embryo technology, including collection, culture, manipulation, storage, and transfer of embryos; disease transmission, cytogenetics and molecular genetics; and environmental and toxicological influences on reproductive processes and fetal development. Cooperation with other departments and research centers of the University and with USDA collaborators allows for a strong graduate program in this area.  Career opportunities exist in extension; university and private research; the pharmaceutical, embryo transfer, and artificial insemination industries; private consultation; and international programs.

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Animal or Dairy Management

(Masters only). This area involves studies in applications of the principles of genetics, reproductive biology, and nutrition to animal or dairy management at an advanced level. Appropriate emphasis is also placed on statistics, economics and business administration, and range management. The management specialization offers the option of degree programs with or without thesis (Plan A or Plan B). Graduates in management from a program including thesis (Plan A) may pursue advanced studies in more specialized fields. The Masters in management without a thesis (Plan B) is considered a terminal degree. Career opportunities include extension; private consultation firms; farm and ranch management; sales and service to agricultural producers; agricultural finance; and international programs.

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• BIOVETERINARY SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS

These degree programs involve studies in biochemistry, statistics, pathology, toxicology, virology, parasitology, pharmacology, microbiology, and laboratory animal management. Advanced techniques in laboratory procedures and animal health research are emphasized. Cooperation with other departments and research centers of the University and with federal collaborators and agencies allows for a strong graduate program in bioveterinary science. Career opportunities in this area exist in research; management and sub management positions in public and private health research and testing organizations; and commercial industries in the health field. Graduates from the Masters degree program may seek admission to advanced degree programs in the biological sciences or veterinary medicine. The Ph.D. degree in Bioveterinary Science is available to qualified students holding a DVM or a MS degree in a related discipline.

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Masters Degree Program In Bioveterinary Science Fact Sheet
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