Department of
Animal Science
9 Degree Programs
The Department of Animal Science offers dynamic and challenging undergraduate and graduate programs that cover a broad variety of fields including animal behavior, animal biotechnology, beef cattle, dairy science, equine science, food science and technology, meat science, physiology of reproduction, sheep and goats, and swine.
15+ Research Focus Areas
The mission of the Department of Animal Science is to improve lives through discovery, integration, dissemination and application of science-based knowledge of animals and animal products. Today, the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University has achieved national and international prominence as the largest and most complex department of animal science in the nation.
100+ High-Impact Learning Experiences
Students pursuing a degree in Animal Science at Texas A&M University have multiple opportunities to take part in high-impact learning experiences. With 10 nationally recognized competitive teams, department-led education abroad programs, industry tours, student research, and local, state, national, and international internships, every student has the chance to participate.
The Road to Casper
Follow Madalyn Richards ’25 and Gavin French ’25 as they fought their way through the 2024 rodeo season on the road to the College National Finals Rodeo.
View the full documentary on our YouTube channel!
The Road to Casper
Follow Madalyn Richards ’25 and Gavin French ’25 as they fought their way through the 2024 rodeo season on the road to the College National Finals Rodeo.
Join us on October 28 at 5 p.m. CST for the premiere of the documentary on our Youtube channel!
Animal Science News
Texas A&M animal science researcher earns global recognition with Marshall Medal
Fuller Bazer, Ph.D., a professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science, received the Marshall Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Society for Reproduction and Fertility. This prestigious accolade recognizes a career with a significant impact on fertility and reproduction. Bazer received the medal during the 18th annual Fertility Conference in Liverpool, hosted by leading reproductive science organization.
Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland
The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwide and the cause of outbreaks in poultry, U.S. dairy cows and even several recent human cases among agricultural workers – is a prime example of mixed species disease transmission occurring where wildlife and livestock interact. Sapna Chitlapilly Dass, Ph.D., is studying the ongoing threat of emerging pathogens that can necessitate prompt deployment of medical countermeasures for life-saving interventions.
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