Enhancing Animal Science through Education and Research

Animal Science at the University of Arkansas is a leading authority of animal agriculture by means of innovative research, teaching and extension programs for all of the state and beyond.

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Undergraduate Major

The Department of Animal Science offers three undergraduate degree concentrations and two minors that can be individually tailored to meet a student's specific interests.

Undergraduate Program

Graduate Degrees

The Department of Animal Science offers graduate programs in various disciplines and animal species.  Assistantships are available for graduate students looking for aid in funding their degrees.

Graduate Program

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Our department is staffed with award-winning faculty members who not only serve students on campus, but also conduct research that benefits numerous industries and communities. 

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DEPT Highlights

Research Spotlight

Dr. Jeremy Powell

Jeremy Powell, animal science faculty member within the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, was part of a research team that recently published their manuscript on drug delivery patches for cattle.

The group consisted of a collaborative effort between animal science and the U of A College of Engineering.

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New Faculty Spotlight

AMANDA BAXTER

Amanda Baxter has joined Animal Science as an Equine Instructor. She is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, coordinating student competitive activities, and co-managing the resident horse herd and the Dorothy E. King Equine Pavilion.

Amanda holds BS and MS degrees from Texas A&M University, where she also served as the Assistant Coach of the Ranch Horse Team. She has extensive experience in 4-H horse judging contests and clinics, and completed an internship in Arkansas as a Wrangler at Camp War Eagle

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