Master of Science in Animal and Poultry Science

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Join a nationally and internationally recognized graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan, focused on applied and fundamental research that addresses real-world challenges in animal health, production, and sustainability. Driving innovation from molecular research to field-based solutions to improve livestock production, environmental sustainability, and food security. As a graduate student, you’ll contribute to research that supports producers, protects ecosystems, and enhances global food systems. The department has extensive and high quality applied and basic research activities covering a wide range of topics including: Our university has excellent animal and feed research facilities including the Rayner Dairy Teaching and Research Facility, the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, and the Canadian Feed Research Centre, as well as dairy, beef, poultry, sheep, and animal metabolism units Before applying, we recommend contacting a potential supervisor whose research areas align with your interests. Share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application. Nonruminant Nutrition - Strategies to improve gastrointestinal health and alleviate physiological stress; Evaluation of novel feed ingredients Swine: Nutritional strategies to enhance pig resilience against environmental and management stressors; Improving nutrien