Program overview
Animal Science, simply put, is about learning how to scientifically raise animals. You might wonder, what's there to learn about raising animals? Actually, from a pig, a chicken, to a dairy cow, there's a complete scientific system behind each. This major teaches you what animals eat to grow fast, how to breed for healthier offspring, how to prevent diseases, and how to make the farming process more environmentally friendly. Core courses include Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Reproduction, Feed Science, Animal Husbandry, and Animal Behavior. You'll also get hands-on experience at the school's experimental farm, such as milking cows, vaccinating chickens, and designing feed formulas. It's suitable for students who love animals, don't mind hands-on work, and are passionate about agriculture. Chinese universities have unique strengths in this field, such as China Agricultural University, Huazhong Agricultural University, and Nanjing Agricultural University, which have advanced labs and large internship bases. Some even have exchange programs with foreign universities, allowing you to access the world's cutting-edge farming technologies.