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Animal sciences and industry

The curriculum for a major in animal sciences and industry includes studies in nutrition, genetics, reproduction, behavior, physiology, business and technology, production, management, and agribusiness skills. Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, goats, companion animals, and poultry are involved as part of students’ study. Career opportunities in animal sciences range from self-employment to jobs with large corporations. K-State animal science graduates are employed by artificial insemination services, feed companies, banks, equipment suppliers, meat packers, food processors, feedlots, poultry breeders, equipment manufacturers, equine breeding and training ranches, pet food companies, and pharmaceutical companies.

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Animal caretaker
Animal nutritionist
Animal researcher
Animal scientist
Artificial insemination technician
Companion animal pharmaceutical sales
Cooperative extension agent
Equine breeding manager
Equine feed sales representative
Feed lot manager
Geneticist
Lab technician
Livestock consultant
Livestock/meat inspector/grader
Market reporters (USDA)
Physiologist
Pet store manager
Quality control specialist
Range/livestock manager
Zoologist

Resources available in ACIC*

Careers for Animal Lovers and Other Zoological Types
Careers in Focus: Agriculture
Careers in Focus: Animal Care
Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment
Careers in the Environemtn
Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers

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Kansas State University

what can i do with a major in...?

Animal sciences and industry

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