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Poultry Science

Students majoring in poultry science prepare for careers in four areas, depending on the degree program they choose. The Natural Resources program trains students for work in the environment and conservation of wild birds. Under this program, students are certified for the Bachelor of Science-Natural Resources degree.

The Natural Sciences degree program prepares students for advanced degree work; it also prepares graduates for careers in research and teaching as well as veterinary school. Students completing work under this program receive the Bachelor of Science-Natural Sciences degree.

The Agricultural Sciences degree program provides basic preparation for production and technology phases of the poultry industry, extension, and business management. Students completing the major under this program are certified for the Bachelor of Science-Agricultural Sciences degree. Students with a background in agricultural sciences may find careers in commercial poultry raising or with one of the large commercial feed companies, breeders, or processing concerns.

For those interested in a major in international career fields, the department offers the International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree program. Students completing a major under this program earn a Bachelor of Science-International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree.

Career opportunities for poultry science graduates may be found in advertising, journalism, marketing, sales, management, and technical services to the poultry industry. The Department of Animal Sciences may be consulted for specific career information and information about courses required for each degree program.

Many courses for the poultry science major are offered only during summer, when students from around the Midwest travel to UW–Madison to take poultry science courses unavailable at their home schools. The course offerings reflect the role of the UW poultry science program as a Midwest Regional Undergraduate Center of Excellence. Faculty from many midwestern universities assist in teaching the summer courses.

For more information contact:

  • Department of Animal Sciences
    • 256 Animal Sciences Building | 1675 Observatory Drive | Madison, WI 53706
    • Ph (608) 263-4300

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