Agricultural Animal Breeding. Academic Program Description

A program that focuses on the application of genetics and genetic engineering to the improvement of agricultural animal health, the development of new animal breeds, and the selective improvement of agricultural animal populations. Includes instruction in genetics, genetic engineering, population genetics, animal health, animal husbandry, and biotechnology. (Moved from 02.0202)

Related Occupations

• Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
• Agricultural Sciences Teachers
• Agricultural Technicians
• Animal Scientists
• Crop and Livestock Managers
• Farmers and Ranchers
• Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers
• Food Science Technicians
• Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Colleges Offering this Curriculum

• Cornell University
• Iowa State University
• Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
• SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
• Texas A & M University