Animal Nutrition prepares people to apply the principles of biology and chemistry to proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, and feed additives as related to animal health and the production of improved animal products.
Animal Nutrition majors and degree programs generally include instruction in nutrition science, animal health and physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, animal husbandry, and food science.
What can you do with a major/degree in Animal Nutrition?
Completing this major/degree program, typically individuals are preparing for careers related to the dietary needs of animals in captivity: livestock, pets, and animals in wildlife rehabilitation facilities
Trade Associations and Professional Organizations in Animal Nutrition:
Professional associations are groups of professionals dedicated to topics in specific fields. Professional associations provide a wealth of online resources, some of which are geared specifically towards students. These organizations typically also host conferences and events, providing great opportunities for learning and networking across your field of interest.
- National Animal Nutrition | Associations and Organizations
- Feed Industry
- International Feed Organization
Publications/Magazines in Animal Nutrition: