About Us
Our Department
1000+Undergraduate Students
majoring in either animal science or food science
65+Graduate Students
representing 19 states and nine countries
Land-Grant University Initiatives
Teaching
The OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers two majors, animal science and food science. We have an excellent reputation for advisement and mentoring by faculty. We also have the largest departmental scholarship offering at OSU (with more than $400,000 awarded each year) and more national judging championships than any other university.
Research
Our department is committed to the advancement of biosciences through both basic and applied research. Our faculty, staff and students conduct cutting-edge research projects in multiple animal science and food science disciplines. Our researchers publish their work in high-impact, scientific journals and they have been recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Extension
Through the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, our county educators and area, district and state specialists develop science-based educational programs to help Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and manage resources wisely. Our Extension and outreach programs connect producers and consumers with current research.
"There is no other department like it, here or elsewhere. There is a good reason why (Animal and Food Sciences) is the largest department on campus, has the largest scholarship program, the largest banquet and the biggest alumni weekend at OSU. Animal science at OSU is, indeed, very special in the hearts of many."
Department Head Emeritus