Students majoring in animal science for the B.S. degree may choose to focus on one of nine concentrations: animal business, production, science, meat science, equine production, equine science, equine assisted therapy, companion animal science, and companion animal science (pre-veterinary). In addition, the department also directs the pre-professional course preparation for veterinary medicine and the Equine Science Certificate Program.<br><br>For students majoring in animal science, the Business Concentration prepares them for careers in all facets of livestock production and subsidiary support services by blending animal science with business and economics courses. The Production Concentration provides the latest scientific principles for efficient livestock production, marketing, and processing. The Science Concentration provides training in advanced basic sciences to prepare students for study toward an advanced degree. The Meat Science Concentration prepares students in meat processing, science, and safety.<br><br>The equine emphasis options are designed to prepare students for careers in the equine industry. The Equine Science Concentration provides training in advanced basic sciences to prepare students for study towards an advanced degree with equine emphasis. The Equine Production Concentration is designed to prepare students to enter the equine industry with training in all aspects of equine management. The Equine Assisted Therapy Concentration is a specialized concentration to prepare students for a career in the field of equine therapy and handicapped rehabilitation.