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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.
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.
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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.
DEPT Highlights
2025 Graduates of Distinction and Friend of the Department 
Annually, the Department of Animal Science confers its Awards of Distinction upon individuals in recognition of their significant contributions. Honorees are selected for their impact on the animal science industry and their dedicated service to the Department of Animal Science, the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
New Faculty Spotlight
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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