College of sciences
Animal Science – Industry Option
Turn your interest in animals into a career in animal agriculture. Combine animal production and management with business study, hands-on animal care, and an industry internship.
Animal Science – Industry Option at Findlay
Why study Animal Science – Industry Option at Findlay?
Explore the production, management, and business sides of animal agriculture through Findlay’s Animal Science Industry Option. The program combines animal science with practical decision-making for the animal industry.
- Build animal knowledge. Study livestock production, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, herd management, and animal health.
- Develop business skills. Learn about farm and ranch management, marketing animal products, record keeping, and efficient decision-making.
- Gain work experience. A required internship connects coursework with an animal-related workplace.
This option can support paths in animal husbandry, production, and agribusiness. The specific work you pursue will depend on your interests and experience.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Animal Science – Industry Option by the Numbers
1,000+
Farm animals
Hands-on opportunities with more than 1,000 farm animals.
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Animal Science – Industry Option program.
College of sciences
At a Glance
College
College of Sciences
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science must complete the following curriculum.
The industry option curriculum consists of coverage of fundamental principles such as nutrition, breeding, physiology and marketing into complete production and management programs. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
on-campus
Animal Science Facilities
University of Findlay’s Animal Science Building and Pre-Veterinary Barn are located at the Western Farm, just seven miles south of campus. Built in 2009, the 31,000-square-foot Animal Science Building features modern labs and classrooms that support livestock programs, breeding, and research.
During your first two years, you’ll spend a lot of time at these facilities learning hands-on skills like animal handling, nutrition, restraint, and behavior — building a strong foundation in animal agriculture to prepare you for your future career.
beyond graduation
Careers
The Animal Science – Industry program at the University of Findlay prepares students for careers in animal husbandry or animal agribusiness. The program blends animal management and production courses with business classes, giving students a well-rounded skill set. A required internship lets students gain real work experience before graduation with industry partners.
- Herd or Livestock Manager
- Animal Production Specialist
- Agricultural Sales Representative
- Farm or Ranch Operations Manager
- Feed, Nutrition, or Agribusiness Associate
- Zookeeper
- Animal trainer
- Food Production Inspector
- Meat Science Technician
Graduates leave prepared to work in a variety of animal-related fields, from managing herds to running agricultural businesses across a variety of species and industry sectors.
For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Field of degree: Agriculture.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“The hands-on experience provided and the industry connections gained through the faculty and opportunities at Findlay made UF an easy choice for me! “
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
There are many opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved, including:
- Pre-Vet club
- Collegiate Future Farmers of America
- Block & Bridle
- Beef Cattle Show Team
- Southdown Sheep Show Team
- Collegiate Farm Bureau
- 4 Paws for Ability
- Delta Tau Alpha (National Agriculture Honor Society)
- Academic Quadrathlons
- Partnership with Loop Abroad (Students can earn Animal Science credit for study abroad opportunities at a variety of locations)
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