The Department of Animal Sciences provides training in the biological systems important to animals, including principles and practices associated with the management and well-being of agricultural animal production. Care and well-being of companion and laboratory animals is also taught. Animal Scientists at WSU are experts in animal nutrition, physiology, reproduction, genetics and genomics, nutrient management, meat and muscle biology, and animal behavior. They bring this expertise to the classroom and to the experiential learning activities offered to our students. Unique hands-on learning opportunities with animals allow our students to practice and apply what they learn in the classroom. Most departmental faculty are engaged in the many multidisciplinary Centers across the WSU campus which provides additional broadening and experiential opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate curriculum prepares graduates for a wide variety of career paths. These paths include animal production and food processing (meats, dairy products, etc.); animal research; biomedical research; wild and zoological animal care; companion animal services; the agricultural service industries (including feed manufacturing and sales, pharmaceuticals, artificial insemination, agricultural equipment, financial institutions, etc.); and government agencies. Graduates of the Animal Sciences program are well prepared to continue their education by pursuing graduate or professional degrees in the sciences and veterinary and human medicine fields. Employers seek out graduates in Animal Sciences for their strong foundation in science, practical and technical knowledge of animal care, and hands-on experience with animal production.