Animal, veterinary, and aquaculture & fisheries sciences play a vital role in today’s food systems and animal management industries. Not only do these fields of study inform our choices in general animal care, but they enable the safe and sustainable production of animal-derived products and services. They do, in summary, play an essential role in the sustainability and health of our planet.

As part of the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), our department is home to a diverse set of students hailing from across the country and different parts of the world. Through our application of core science fundamentals, you can prepare for successful and fulfilling careers in food production, animal health, nutrition, and management. We offer excellent research facilities including multiple on campus farms, coastal laboratories, and a 54-ft fishing vessel. The department also prides itself in being one of the oldest fisheries and aquaculture programs in the northeast.