Safer Foods and Greater Human and Animal Health

Our students and faculty work closely together in the classroom, lab and field, making our animal sciences department a place of world-class academics, high-impact research and community-driven outreach.

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An inside look at the horse industry

Watch an episode of the College of Agriculture's "Our Work Seminar" series dedicated to our equine science program and its alumni who are helping shape this fascinating industry.

Degree Programs

Our degree programs are designed to equip you for a career in veterinary medicine, medicine, equine science, food safety and production — just to name a few. Our animal sciences programs are also excellent for studies in fields such as animal nutrition, biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology, growth biology, meat science and muscle biology, breeding and genetics and reproductive biology.
Animal Sciences
Degrees available:
Minor | B.S. | M.S. | M.Ag. | Ph.D.
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Animal Sciences partners with global leader in animal health intelligence

The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture recently announced a partnership with CERES TAG, a leading global animal health intelligence platform to improve livestock monitoring and grazing practices.

two Auburn students groom a horse in the Williams Family Barn
Working with high-performance athletes

College of Agriculture students gain hands-on experience interning at the Auburn University Equestrian Center.

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Flourishing forages

From the Coastal Plain to the Black Belt, Alabama cattle producers are utilizing forage systems to their advantage to meet the challenges of modern agriculture.