Home | School of Animal Sciences

Dedicated to the Virginia Tech motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the School of Animal Sciences pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. We invite you to bring your interest in animals and let us prepare you for your future. Where can the School of Animal Sciences take you? The choices are unlimited!

Academics

Design your experience

Learn how the School of Animal Sciences can help you create the path for your successful academic journey.

Graduate in cap and tassel blowing glitter from her hands. — Learn how the School of Animal Sciences can help you create the path for a successful academic journey based on your interests.

Discovery awaits

Researchers in the lab with test tubes, beakers and equipment. — Work with world-class researchers to identify solutions to the pressing issues of today—and help created a better tomorrow.

Core Areas

Breeding, Genomics, Modeling, and Data

Growth and Development

Immunology and Health
Neurophysiology and Behavior
Nutritional Biochemistry/Metabolism

Reproductive Physiology

Research Facilities
Recent Publications

Our Graduate Studies Program
Graduate Student Directory

Extension

Community Outreach

Students with laptops and large digital display board working on data analysis problems. — Bringing timely, useful, and applicable information to the state—and world-at-large—based on the latest research.

Beef
Companion Animals
Dairy
Equine
Poultry
Sheep
Swine

4-H Horse Program
Virginia 4-H Dairy Youth Program
Youth Livestock Program

Sales

Campus Facilities

AREC Units
Virginia Cooperative Extension

The Latest

Article Item

Scientists find ways to boost memory in aging brains , article
In two separate studies, Virginia Tech researchers identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory.
Article Item

Endowed scholarship supports veterinarians who practice in rural areas , article
Kelli Gillespie is the first recipient of the Sydney and Fran Memorial Veterinary Scholarship and now in her second year of receiving the award.
Article Item

Research Faculty Spotlight: Kathryn Medler , article
Researchers in the Medler Lab are exploring how taste receptor cells send signals to the brain, including a recently discovered type of taste cell, and breaking ground by studying taste in pigs — animals with an exceptionally sophisticated taste system. Their discoveries could shape nutrition, improve health outcomes, and even influence how food and livestock industries think about taste.
Article Item

Faculty and staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , article
Six people were recognized for contributions in research, teaching, outreach, and service.