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About this program

About

Turn your interest in livestock into a career with the Animal Science - Animal Industries Specialization at Ohio State ATI. You’ll learn how livestock are raised, managed and marketed while building skills in animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health and production.

This Associate of Science program also gives you the flexibility to explore areas of animal agriculture that interest you most while completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences.

What you’ll learn

  • Livestock nutrition
  • Reproduction and genetics
  • Live animal evaluation
  • Animal health and management

What can I do with this degree?

Degree outcomes

The Animal Industries specialization can prepare you for careers working directly with livestock or supporting the businesses and organizations that serve animal agriculture. You can also continue to the Columbus campus to complete a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences.

Career paths

  • Herd or flock manager
  • Extension educator
  • Meat inspector
  • Commodity or industry representative
  • Agricultural or livestock salesperson
  • Livestock operations coordinator
Program components

Hands-on learning 

Build practical experience with livestock and production systems at Ohio State ATI. Students have access to specialized facilities supporting beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine and horses.

Facilities include:

Curriculum