The mission of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences is to:

• Develop, improve, and promote sustainable animal production systems;
• Improve the health and well-being of animals in food and non-food production systems;
• Enhance the quality, utilization and safety of food products;
• Facilitate life-long learning through:
  • creative research and discovery,
  • challenging and encompassing education,
  • effective engagement and technology transfer.