Department of Animal Science
Penn State’s home for the scientific study and innovation in the management and care of animals.
The Department of Animal Science is home to teaching, research, and extension programs focused on livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Students prepare for leadership roles in production agriculture, education, human and veterinary medicine, government, and more. Staff, faculty, and students explore animal reproduction, nutrition, health, marketing, and agribusiness.
Latest News
February 7, 2025
Multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion Mare Donated to Penn State's Quarter Horse Breeding Program
January 31, 2025
Most cross-bred beef-dairy calves display heartier constitutions than purebreds
December 23, 2024
Pet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella
Upcoming Events
Prospective Student Visit: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area
March 17, 2025
University Park, PA
Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area
March 28, 2025
University Park, PA
Prospective Student Visit: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area
April 4, 2025
University Park, PA
107th Little International
April 12, 2025
Penn State Snider Agricultural Arena
Teaching
Animal Science academic programs integrate multiple scientific and management disciplines at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Instruction is hands on, industry focused, and grounded in research.
Research
Penn State is a Tier 1 Research University. Everyone from first-year students to doctoral candidates can participate in meaningful research focused on optimizing animal health, welfare, and performance.
Extension and Outreach
Extension connects the resources of the Department of Animal Science with community members, industry, and institutions in Pennsylvania and beyond by offering the latest research-based, usable information.
Facilities and Farms
The College of Agricultural Sciences dedicates incredible resources to animal facilities. Sheep, beef, dairy, swine, poultry, and other barns are just steps from the center of campus.
