Agriculture - Animal Systems (Optional Co-op) (Direct Entry)

The Animal Systems program gives students a strong understanding of small and large animal health, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition and reproduction. The program covers both domestic species as well as non-traditional species.

Animal science professors offer instruction in the fields of animal health, genetics, nutrition, and physiology related to livestock and poultry. There is a strong emphasis on sustainable agricultural systems and the use of mathematical models to describe these systems.

Animal science professors offer instruction in the fields of animal health, genetics, nutrition, and physiology related to livestock and poultry. There is a strong emphasis on sustainable agricultural systems and the use of mathematical models to describe these systems.

The B.Sc. (Agriculture) in Animal Systems prepares graduates for a wide variety of fields:

• Animal nutrition

• Environmental conservation

• Agricultural policy

• Pharmaceutical sector

• Animal Health and Welfare

• Sales and marketing

• Livestock production extension branch

• Food product development

• Food safety / quality control

• Livestock commodity groups

• Animal genetics research

• Animal health research