What is Animal & Food Sciences?

Animals have many important roles in human societies including the provision of food and fiber, draft power, recreational and athletic activities, and companionship. Their interactions with humans have environmental consequences with local, regional and global impacts. In addition, the processing, preservation and quality of animal-derived foods are of significant economic and safety importance. Animal sciences involves studying and applying the basic principles of nutrition, reproduction and genetics to the production and management of domesticated animals. A particular strength of the department is the integration of the production and handling of animal-derived foods.