Animal production is concerned with the science and management of beef and dairy cattle production, poultry, sheep, goats and pig production. In choosing animal science, you will study nutrition and reproduction (of both grazing animals and intensively housed animals), animal health and genetics, animal behaviour, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry and pasture science. Your practical classes will be conducted in some of the best animal teaching and research amenities in the Southern Hemisphere, located on the UQ Gatton campus.

The agriculture sector contributes billions of dollars annually to the Australian and international economies.

You’ll find employment in organisations such as:

• government departments
• research institutions, including universities and CSIRO
• agribusinesses, such as agricultural service companies, banks, seed companies, food producers and agricultural consultancies
• biosecurity, extension and animal production enterprises
• small- or large-scale organisations involved in production, post-harvest and marketing of horticultural products
• feed mills, stock equipment manufacturers, and livestock and poultry health companies within allied industries.

Alternatively, you can further your research ambitions by applying for a 12-month honours program.