Learn and develop skills needed to produce, manage, and care for livestock. Use hands-on experience opportunities using specialized course studies that give you the tools you need to advance in this highly advanced option.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Animal Care
- Animal Growth and Development
- Marketing through various stages of production
- Nutrition
- Reproduction
POTENTIAL CAREERS
- A.I. Technician
- Extension Educator
- Livestock Producer
- Manager of Livestock and Poultry Operations
- Nutritionist
Meet Your Food Animal Production & Management Option Advisors
Dr. Michaella Fevold
Dr. Michaella Fevold is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Fevold teaches five courses, including Professional Development for Careers in Animal Science (ASCI 201), Animal Products (ASCI 210), Industry Experiences (ASCI 395A), Extension & Services Experiences (ASCI 395B), Research Experiences (ASCI 395D).
Contact Dr. FevoldDr. Bryan Reiling
Dr. Bryan Reiling is an Associate Professor of Animal Science and a Livestock Management Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Reiling teaches five courses, including Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry (ASCI 100), Animal Production Skills (ASCI 150), Animal and Carcass Evaluation (ASCI 200), Animal Management (ASCI 250), and Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation (ASCI 300D).
Contact Dr. ReilingANIMAL SCIENCE OPTIONS
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
With Animal Science, there are plenty of ways to get experience related to your major beyond the traditional classroom setting. Take a look at some of the student clubs and activities related to the Food Animal Production and Management option.