Animal Science
Animal Science is the science and business of producing domestic livestock, including
but not limited to beef and dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. An animal
scientist applies principles of the biological, physical, and social sciences to the
problems associated with livestock production and management. This program is a Tennessee
Transfer Pathways (TTP). TTPs enable you to complete your degree at Motlow and transfer
to any Tennessee public university, and several Tennessee private universities, to
complete your bachelor’s degree.
Motlow State Community College offers the Agriculture Animal Science program at the College’s Fayetteville campus as part of the Agriculture Science 2+2 program with Tennessee State University (TSU). You have the option to complete their bachelor’s degree with TSU at Motlow’s Fayetteville campus.
If you are interested in efficient production of food animals, processing and consumption of high-quality meats and dairy products, use of companion animals for recreation or leisure purposes, or the maintenance of animal health and well-being, then a career in the animal science field may be your key to a rewarding future.
