PROGRAM DEFINITION
Hands-on...challenging...rewarding: The Animal Science Department offers all this and more as students prepare for careers related in animal biology and industry. The management, well being and safe use of animals for food, fiber, and recreation are all components of this science based profession.

NEBRASKA POINTS OF DISTINCTION

• Recognized as one of the top Animal Science programs; including a 4th place national ranking by Meat and Poultry magazine.
• USDA approved Meats laboratory and pilot plant provide unique experiences for students.
• Animal handling and research facilities allow hands-on learning with cattle, horses, swine, poultry and small animals.
• Experiential learning offers opportunites for national travel and competition through Livestock, Meats, and Horse Judging Teams, Equestrian Team, interships and week-long study tours.
• Block and Bridle Club has recieved national recognition.
• Students have recieved national recognition through International Livestock Congress, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, American Meat Science Association, National Block and Bridle Club; All-American Judging Teams and other organizations

FACILITIES

• Animal birthing facilities, horse stalls, an indoor arena and classrooms equipped to hold animals and people, allow students hands-on experiences with many types of livestock.
• Food product development, carcass evaluation and animal harvest can be done in the meats labratory.
• Recently updated physiology labs are equiped for the study of recent developments in reproductive physiology, as well as DNA and genetics testing.
• Computer labs, a reading room, and a spacious commons are are located within the building.

FACULTY
Faculty are among the antion's leading professionals in teaching, research, and extension. With 38 faculty members, the department has one of the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in the region. Faculty serve as student advisors and who meet regularly with students outside the classroom. www.animalscience.unl.edu/facultystaff/directory.html