Animal Biosciences is designed for students interested in graduate school in the sciences and pre-professional pathways such as veterinary school. Students take hands-on courses that build a foundation in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, genetics, immunology, behavior, animal welfare and health. 

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Students specializing in Animal Industries dive into animal behavior, management, health, nutrition, genetics, economics and marketing, then put those skills to work through labs and field experiences. Whether you see yourself working in sales, production, animal services or commodity organizations, you’ll graduate career-ready, backed by faculty expertise and industry connections. 

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The Nutrition specialization is an interdisciplinary program between Animal Sciences and Human Nutrition. You'll build a solid foundation in biology and chemistry while studying digestion, absorption, metabolism, and nutrient requirements across species. Hands-on coursework connects science to practical decision-making in health and wellness, food and animal industries, and research. The BS in Nutrition program also supports students planning for advanced professional programs, including veterinary or human medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or graduate study — so you can tailor electives to your goals. 

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Veterinary Technology gives you the opportunity to earn two credentials, one from Ohio State, and the other through Columbus State Community College. You'll build clinical skills in radiology, anesthesiology, surgery techniques, parasitology and animal health, while also studying animal nutrition, physiology, genetics, behavior and management. The program includes multiple clinical experiences in private practices, research centers, specialty hospitals, diagnostic labs, and zoos. 

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A minor in Animal Sciences is for students who want to understand the principles of the beef, dairy, horse, poultry, sheep and swine industries. This minor will appeal to students with interests in animal production with an emphasis on genetics, nutrition and physiology.

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A minor in Animal Pre-Veterinary Medicine is for students who want a greater understanding about the impacts of health on beef, dairy, horse, poultry, sheep, swine and/or companion animal production. This minor will appeal to students with interests outside the Animal Sciences major who are pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. 

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The Dairy Science minor offers an understanding of the scope of the dairy industry and its economic value to society, the biological principles involved in the nutrition and production of dairy animals and the ability to apply knowledge gained to solve problems and to integrate solutions to attain successful dairy production management.

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The Equine Science minor includes coursework on the scope of the equine industry and its economic value to society, the biological principles involved in the nutrition and production of equine animals, insight into equine behavior and the ability to humanely manage equine animals for human benefit as well as for the animal’s well-being and the ability to apply knowledge gained to solve problems and to integrate solutions to attain successful equine production management.

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The minor in Human and Animal Interactions is designed for students who want a broader understanding of the benefits and importance of human and animal interactions. It will appeal to students with interest in understanding the past, present and future of relationships between humans and animals. 
 
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A Meat Science minor is for students who want a better understanding of meat and muscle as a food product. This minor will appeal to students with a general interest in food animal production and be especially helpful for those students who plan to work in food industries or any type of formal agricultural instruction or education setting. The minor is designed to provide students with a general understanding of food animal development with an increased focus on anatomy, muscle biology, meat processing and food safety.

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