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ANIMAL SCIENCE 2014

ANIMAL SCIENCE 2014. Dr . Howard Tyler AnS / DyS / GenPV. What is Animal Science?. More than vet school or food animal management! > 1100 undergrads 75% female 65% non-farm 35% out-of-state Ave. 2+ internships >50% study abroad 98% placement rate w/in 6 mos. of graduation.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE 2014

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  1. ANIMAL SCIENCE 2014 Dr. Howard Tyler AnS/DyS/GenPV

  2. What is Animal Science? • More than vet school or food animal management! • >1100 undergrads • 75% female • 65% non-farm • 35% out-of-state • Ave. 2+ internships • >50% study abroad • 98% placement rate w/in 6 mos. of graduation

  3. Majors and options: • Animal Science • General Animal Science • Pre-Veterinary Medicine • Livestock Management • Companion Animal Management • Equine Management • Animal Products • PreGraduate/PreProfessional Studies

  4. Majors and options: • Dairy Science • Professional Dairy Science • PreVeterinary Medicine

  5. Possible minors Usually 15 credits 9 must be “unique” and not count toward major • Ag Business/Business • Microbiology • Biology • Agronomy • Animal Ecology

  6. Also consider: • Double major • Concurrent program with College of Business • 5 years • 2 degrees: B.S. Animal Science and MBA • Apply in Junior year • Must have 3.0 GPA (ave. 3.5)

  7. Study abroad • In Animal Science, usually “Faculty-led travel courses” • 1 semester course • ~2 weeks of travel in country • Usually Int’l Persp. credit 2013-14 courses2013-2014 courses Denmark/Sweden S. Korea Italy/France Japan/China Brazil Peru New Zealand Scholarships available through CALS Study Abroad

  8. General employment ‘snapshot’: • Working with animals • Food and feed industry • Services to animal/owners • Sales and marketing • Biotechnology/research • $41,000 (startingrange $30,000 - $65,000) • 97%+ placement

  9. Professional school ‘snapshot’: • Veterinary Medicine • Academics • Experiences • Graduate studies – MS/MBA/PhD • Human Medicine • Dentistry, pharmacy, law school, etc. • Starting salary range$45,000 – 70,000…

  10. Animal Production &General Agribusiness • Herd, Kennel, Stable Management… • Electives: • Agronomy,Animal Science, Economics, Marketing, Agriculture Systems Tech • Starting salary: $30,000 – $40,000

  11. Meat, Milk and Food Industry • Food Plant Quality Assurance & Inspection, Procurement, Product Development & Testing, (Feed Mill Management) • Electives: • Meats Courses, Chemistry, Food Technology, Management, Marketing • Starting salary: $30,000 – $50,000

  12. Agricultural Sales & Marketing • Animal/Feed/Supplies Sales and Marketing, Animal Health Industry, Market Procurement, Breed Assoc., (Coops, International) • Electives: • Judging, Accounting, Law, Economics, Marketing, Consumer Psychology, Speech, Management • Starting Salary: $30,000 - $65,000

  13. International Agriculture: • Overseas Government Service • Import-Export • Sales Management • Market Development • Electives • Language, Soc/Anthro, Political Science, Geography, Economics • Starting salary: $30,000 - $40,000

  14. Biotechnology • Laboratory Technician, Research Associate, • University setting • USDA • Industry Research & Development • Electives: • advanced biological science, chemistry, calculus, • Starting Salary: $30,000 - $40,000

  15. Veterinary Medicine, Medical School • Veterinary Medicine - Private Practice • Small Animal; Large Animal; Mixed Species • USDA; Military • Zoo’s and Exotics • “Animal Health Industry”

  16. Graduate studies – many options: • Electives Prescribed by Each Program • Discipline interest: • breeding/genetics, nutrition, meats, etc. • Species interest: • beef, swine, equine, companion an., etc. • Starting salary: $45,000 – $85,000

  17. Animal Promotion & Information • Breed Associations, Animal Studs, Cooperatives, Promotion/Advertising, Agricultural Press • Electives: • Judging, Advanced English, Journalism, Advertising • Starting salary: $30,000 – 36,000

  18. Business & Finance • Loan Officer, Cooperative & Small Business Management, Commodity Merchandising • Electives: • Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Farm Management, Law • Starting salary: $30,000 - $35,000

  19. So, what are the “results”? • Placement rate: 95-98%!!! • 2012-2013 graduates: • Average starting salary: $41,000 • Automobile? • Housing? • Expense account? • Cell phone? • Computer/home office?

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