The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences provides training toward undergraduate and graduate degrees in animal science through classroom, laboratory, and field experiences. Our undergraduate and graduate academic programs are augmented and strengthened by the cutting-edge research our faculty conduct across a breadth of disciplines. Complementing our academic and research programs, our Extension faculty serve the needs of the State, Region and Nation through their outreach activities in their respective areas of expertise.
When Jeremy Case decided to leave his home in Twin Falls, Idaho, for Utah State University, his plan was to major in molecular biology. Now he’s graduating as the College of Agriculture Applied Sciences’ Class of 2025 valedictorian with a bachelor’s degre...
Associate Professor Kara Thornton-Kurth has played a pivotal role in graduate student success during her nearly 10 years at USU. The outstanding animal scientist was recently named the 2025 CAAS Graduate Research Mentor of the Year.
