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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.
Our Mission
Enrich lives through discovery, communication and application of science-based knowledge in sustainable animal agriculture
Our Vision
The global leader in advancing sustainable animal agriculture through science-based innovation, education and outreach
Coming Soon: The Future of Meat Science at Texas A&M
A new era of innovation, hands-on learning and global impact is on the horizon. The Meat Science and Technology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate research, teaching and industry collaboration in meat science.
Thanks to a $5 million lead gift from the Rosenthal family, this visionary project is already underway.
Coming Soon: The Future of Meat Science at Texas A&M
A new era of innovation, hands-on learning and global impact is on the horizon. The Meat Science and Technology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate research, teaching and industry collaboration in meat science.
Thanks to a $5 million lead gift from the Rosenthal family, this visionary project is already underway.
Animal Science News
Former student Erin Morris joins USDA leadership
Erin Morris ’95, a cum laude graduate of the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, has been appointed as the next administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s, USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service. While at Texas A&M, Morris emphasized equine studies, and she said she could be found at the horse center most days during her spare time. She was a “proud member” of the Texas A&M Equestrian Team and traveled across Texas competing.
Rosenthal family pledges $5 million gift to support new Meat Science and Technology Center
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science has announced a $5 million commitment from Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal, Ashli and Todd Blumenfeld, Madolin and Ben Rosenthal, and Dr. Madelyn Rosenthal to the Meat Science and Technology Center Construction Fund. The gift will launch an official fundraising campaign and support the development of the new center at Texas A&M-RELLIS, a 2,400-acre applied research campus in Bryan.
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