The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa is a premier program within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences renowned for its excellence in animal agriculture education research and extension. Dedicated to preparing future leaders and innovators the department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs with specializations in areas such as animal breeding and genetics nutrition physiology meat science animal well-being and production systems management. Students gain practical experience through extensive hands-on learning opportunities at state-of-the-art teaching farms and research facilities for various livestock species. Cutting-edge research drives advancements in genomics nutrition and sustainable production. Graduates are highly sought after achieving excellent career placement rates in diverse industry roles. Recognized among the top animal science programs nationally it provides a robust and practical education.
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Iowa State University (ISU) is a public land-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa. Founded in 1858, ISU is the largest and oldest university in the state. The university offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 graduate programs in a variety of fields, including agriculture, engineering, business, design, computer science, education, and the liberal arts. ISU is also home to several nationally ranked research centers and institutes.