Animal and Poultry Science

Faculty in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science provide instruction to students in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Program, and also provide specialized instruction to students in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Programs are designed to give students a broad knowledge of animal and poultry production as well as the application of modern technology within agriculture systems. The interdisciplinary approach to learning will provide you with the foundation for a wide range of career opportunities. Programs emphasize:

• sustainable production systems and management
• animal behaviour and welfare
• biotechnology (eg. growth, meat quality, immune system modulation
• genetics, molecular genetics
• computer modelling
• nutrition (biochemistry, feeds and feeding evaluation
• pasture management and forage production

AgBio students have a unique advantage in the on-campus University Research Farm, where you will apply what you have learned in the classroom.

Inquiries:

Department of Animal and Poultry Science
6D34 Agriculture Building
51 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8, Canada
telephone: 306-966-4128
fax: 306-966-4151
email: aps@usask.ca