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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
Zena Herrera joined the Department of Animal Science in January as an assistant professor of meat science and muscle biology. Before returning to academia, Herrera spent two years in research and development with Tyson Foods where she worked on methods to improve a wide range of products, including fresh pork sausage, smoked sausage, lunch meats, hot dogs and some poultry items.
Herrera earned her doctorate in animal science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023 and her master's degree in animal science from Texas A&M University in 2020. She received her bachelor's degree in animal science from the U of A in 2018 as a member of the Honors College and a Bumpers College Ambassador.
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