In a previous tweet, we introduced the relevant knowledge of animal medicine, and today I will introduce the animal science major.
For animal science, you may be unfamiliar, what kind of major is it?In fact, animal science, popularly speaking, is animal husbandry. Its research objects are pigs, cattle, sheep and poultry, including animal genetics and breeding, animal reproduction, production and management, animal nutrition and feed.
Animal science and veterinary medicine are both subject areas related to animals, and the difference between them is one word
Animal Science: Mainly concerned with the production, management, and utilization of animals. It involves aspects such as animal feeding, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, physiology, behavior, etc. The goal of animal science is to improve animal performance, reproductive efficiency, and product quality to meet human needs for food, fiber, labor, and entertainment.
Veterinary Medicine: Focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and prevention of animal health and disease. Veterinary medicine involves aspects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, and parasitology of animals. Animal medicine professionals include veterinarians who maintain the health of animals and prevent and control the spread of animal diseases through clinical practice, medications**, surgery, and preventive care.
In simple terms, animal science is primarily concerned with the production and utilization of animals, while veterinary medicine focuses on the health and healthcare of animals. Although there are differences between the two, there are also interconnections and cooperation in practical applications, such as in animal farming and animal health.
Animal science courses include: zoology, general chemistry, animal anatomy, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, animal physiology, animal biochemistry, animal genetics, etc., among which chemistry courses are the basis of each course.
Animal science is a discipline that involves many aspects of animal biology, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, etc.
It is both scientific and applied, and students can pursue a relatively wide range of fields after graduation, the following are some of the career fields in animal science:
1. Customs: Mainly engaged in the inspection and quarantine of imported and exported animals.
2. Scientific research institutions: engaged in experiments and scientific research.
3. Public institutions: engaged in related work in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as well as animal husbandry research institutes, veterinary research institutes, animal husbandry bureaus and patent offices under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
4. Animal husbandry: including livestock breeding, poultry breeding and aquaculture. Persons engaged in animal husbandry can be involved in animal husbandry, reproduction, disease prevention and management, etc.
5. Animal health and veterinary industry: veterinarians can diagnose and improve animal diseases, provide preventive health care services, and perform surgeries and other medical operations. In addition, there are related occupations such as animal **, animal technician, and animal hospital management.
6. Animal nutrition and feed industry: This field involves the research and development, production and sales of animal feed. Animal nutritionists can design feed formulations that are suitable for different animals to meet their nutritional needs.
7. Animal research and experiments: Engage in animal-related research in universities, research institutions or biotechnology companies, including basic scientific research, drug research and development, biotechnology and other fields.
8. Wildlife protection and management: participate in the work of wildlife conservation organizations, nature reserves or ** institutions, and carry out wildlife monitoring, protection, habitat management and the implementation of species protection plans.
9. Animal education and popular science: Engage in animal education, and teach animal knowledge and conservation awareness to the public through zoos, aquariums, nature centers or schools.
10. Processing and inspection of animal products: involving the processing and inspection of animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy products to ensure the quality and safety of products.
When you choose a major, you must consider your own preferences and then make a careful choice.