Animal agriculturists in the state of New Jersey face problems and challenges unique to the Garden State. Through its teaching, research, and extension activities, the Department of Animal Sciences is committed to keeping New Jersey animal agriculture and related industries highly competitive by providing the latest technologies and problem solutions. The faculty constitute a cohesive, yet diverse
body, implementing novel ideas in molecular biology in animal science research while at the same time maintaining their understanding of practical on-farm problems such as controlling parasites and pests, feeding and nutrition, and optimizing growth and well-being in animals. The Department of Animal Sciences at Rutgers University is the only academic department in New Jersey that serves animal agriculture. The Animal Sciences Department offers both undergraduate and graduate programs of study. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to train students for the diversity of career options available upon graduation and to prepare them for postgraduate training. Curriculum options for Animal Sciences majors include Preveterinary Medicine/Research, Laboratory Animal Science, Production Animal Science, Equine Science and Companion Animal Science. Minors in Animal Science, Equine Science, Companion Animal Science, and Endocrine Physiology and Health Sciences are also offered. he Graduate Program in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences offers M.S. both degrees emphasize research training.Our graduate training emphasizes various aspects of endocrine physiology at the organismal, cellular and molecular levels. Major areas of research include: endocrinology of growth, lactation, and reproduction; neuroendocrinology and immune function; equine science; exercise physiology; and sustainable animal agriculture. For more information, please visit our website at: http://animalsciences.rutgers.edu/index.html
