Department of Animal Science University of Tennessee

Our mission is to provide high quality, relevant education and training for undergraduate and graduate students to serve internationally competitive animal agriculture; and develop and transfer new knowledge in the animal commodities that make significant contributions to the economy of Tennessee and the world. Academically, we serve men and women interested in working with animals through careers in agribusiness, production, Extension, technical services, veterinary medicine, research. Animal Science is for those interested in the beef, dairy, poultry, swine, sheep, horse industries, and even those interested in exotic, zoo, and companion animals. We support outreach and instruction in beef, dairy, goats, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, waste management and 4-H.