Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Animal 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 . Animal scientists study the feeding, breeding and management of domestic animals, particularly those of agricultural significance, from herd genetics and high-performance diets to animal vaccines and environmentally sound animal management. You will examine innovative solutions that meet the challenges posed by a growing world population with changing patterns of diet, a finite amount of farmland and changing climatic conditions. You will also study biotechnology, genetics, computer modelling, nutrition, animal behaviour and welfare, sustainable production systems and management, pasture management, and forage production. Although there is a great deal of overlap between first year courses for most AgBio programs, it is important to consult the Course and Program Catalogue and contact an academic advisor for information about course selection prior to registration . Here's an example of what a first year in the degree program might look like: * These are elective courses. You'll have a number of courses to choose between. The Course and Program Catalogue has the complete and official listing of required classes and their descriptions for this program. Here are just a few of the classes you might take while you complete this degree: ANSC 315: Animal and Poultry Nutrition Lectures cover the principles of nutrition; the processes of digestion and utilization of foods and feeds; and the character, sources, functio