About

Animal scientists study the feeding, breeding and management of domestic animals, particularly those of agricultural significance, from herd genetics and high-performance diets to animal vaccines and environmentally sound animal management.

You can begin this program off-campus

What you will learn

You will examine innovative solutions that meet the challenges posed by a growing world population with changing patterns of diet, a finite amount of farmland and changing climatic conditions. You will also study biotechnology, genetics, computer modelling, nutrition, animal behaviour and welfare, sustainable production systems and management, pasture management, and forage production.

Careers

The rapid expansion of the livestock and animal health industry in Saskatchewan and elsewhere means an increasing need for scientists and professionals who can guide this industry’s development.

Opportunities for Animal Science graduates are wide-ranging.

• government positions in policy development or research
• nutrition experts and feed formulators for feed manufacturers
• feed sales
• positions with animal breeding companies
• pharmaceutical or nutraceutical sales
• animal care and animal facility inspection
• positions with feedlots
• positions in the agricultural biotechnology sector
• research technicians
• financial lenders
• hog barns