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UGA Specific Information for Animal and Dairy Science

The Animal and Dairy Science curriculum is designed to provide technical and applied instruction in the biological, physical, and economic aspects of animal production. It includes the selection, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and management of livestock and companion animals. Course selection can be tailored to a desired species of animals or students may choose to take classes that cover a broad selection of animal species. This major involves a combination of both science and business-based classes and is recommended for persons who wish to work in the animal production industries or in corporate jobs that support animal industries.

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Animal and Dairy Science*

** Includes Self-Employed

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Professional Associations/Resources

American Dairy Science Association

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Animal and Dairy Science Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
Galilee Veterinary Hospital	Veterinary Technician
Merck	Field Sales Representative
North Oconee Animal Hospital	Veterinary Assistant
Texas Roadhouse	Server
University of Georgia	Butts County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Animal and Dairy Science Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
University of Georgia	Natural Resources, MNR
University of Georgia	Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia	Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia	Ag Leadership, Educ, & Comm, Master’s
University of Georgia	Animal Breeding and Genetics, Master’s