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Our Mission

The School of Animal Sciences will be a national and international leader in the animal sciences. With its many disciplines and the study of many biological systems, the School will focus on educating students, discovery and translational research, dissemination of knowledge, and applications of technology in the animal industry.

The goals and objectives of the School of Animal Sciences are to:

  1. Create a community of excellence for faculty members interested in discovery of new knowledge about animals and their contribution to the human condition.
  2. Establish a unit of excellence where students and other stakeholders from across the globe go to receive the latest information on the ability of animals to sustain, enhance and contribute to human well-being, sustainability and security.