Animal and Dairy Sciences - Minor

A minor can be valuable when associated with a major in agricultural education, agricultural economics, plant science, nutrition and food science, business, economics, computer science, rangeland resources, and in other disciplines where the animal industry has direct or indirect involvement.

The Animal and Dairy Sciences Minor offers courses that cover basic principles of livestock production practices, systems and physiology, health and welfare, and topics related to current industry issues. This minor is designed to enrich students' general knowledge in the small animal and/or livestock industries and provide hands-on learning experiences throughout their education. This minor is appropriate for students who are interested in becoming agriculture teachers, working in production agriculture, or broadening their knowledge of animal sciences.