Located in Brookings, South Dakota State University is home to a dynamic Animal Science department providing students with a comprehensive education in animal agriculture. The department offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs covering essential areas like animal biology, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and management. A strong emphasis is placed on practical, hands-on learning, supported by extensive, modern facilities including various livestock units and a meat lab. Faculty and students engage in impactful research aimed at advancing animal production efficiency, welfare, and sustainability. This prepares graduates for a wide array of career opportunities across the animal industry, research, and related sectors, building on the department's long history of teaching, research, and community outreach.
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SDSU offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its 15 colleges and schools. The university is home to more than 25,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. SDSU is also a major research university, with an annual research budget of more than $100 million.
