University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department of Animal & Dairy Science
Menu
Close
Search

Students: Corral an amazing future!

Read student testimonials

Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate opportunities.


Animal and Dairy Science: Corral an amazing future in animal and dairy science and bioscience

Explore our newest major, the Regenerative Bioscience Major


Regenerative Bioscience Major
The Regenerative Bioscience major at UGA is the only one of its kind in the world! This program prepares students for the growing number of allied health and bioscience industry positions across the nation. Students can tailor the program to emphasize either human or animal health.
Read More

Get hands-on experience at our fully functioning animal processing facility


Meat Science Technology Center Store (MSTC)
The MSTC is a fully functional meat animal processing facility that is federally (USDA) inspected. The main purpose of the MSTC is to facilitate teaching, outreach and research education in the areas of meat animal production, meat science and muscle biology.
Read More

Learn more about our research and amazing faculty!


Regenerative Bioscience Center
The Regenerative Bioscience Center links researchers and resources collaborating in a wide range of disciplines to develop new cures for the devastating diseases that touch all of our lives. Regenerative medicine could offer new ways of treating diseases for which there are currently no treatments.
Read More
Featured Story
Regents Entrepreneurs
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved two University of Georgia professors as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Dec. 1 meeting. Professors Steven Stice and Biao He, from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, respectively, are the first two UGA selections for a designation that was adopted by the board in February 2022.
Read More
Featured Story
2023 Russell Awards
The University of Georgia has recognized three faculty members with the Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the university’s highest early career teaching honor for outstanding and innovative instruction. The 2023 Russell Award recipients are Gino D’Angelo in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Jillian Bohlen in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Krista Capps in the Odum School of Ecology.
Read More
Featured Podcast
Cows of the Future
Join Tim and Kim and Dr. Francis Fluharty of the University of Georgia as they talk about changes in cattle over the past 60 years, whether these changes can be sustained in the future, and the desirability of selecting for cows that are excellent swimmers for future floods.
Read More

CAES Animal and Dairy Science News

Clams are cleaned and rinsed before being sorted by size at Sapelo Sea Farms. CAES News
April 18 conference to focus on growth of sustainable aquaculture 04/07/25 Emily Kenworthy
Conference will focus on growth and innovation of sustainable aquaculture March 25, 2025 by Emily Kenworthyclam aquaculture Clams are cleaned and rinsed before being sorted by size at Sapelo Sea Farms. The 2025 Georgia Aquaculture Conference will advance sustainable aquaculture practices and foster economic growth across the state.
2025 FABricate contest winner with judges CAES News
CAES student wins 2025 FABricate competition with poultry automation tech 04/04/25 Makenna Grace Reavis
In the most competitive FABricate contest to date, Sean Snarey, a graduate student in agribusiness in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, took home the $10,000 prize on Thursday for his automated poultry rehanging system.
Steven Stice, the director of UGA’s Regenerative Bioscience Center, was elected to the 2025 class of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. Stice has made enormous contributions to groundbreaking treatments for neurological disorders. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith) CAES News
Regenerative Bioscience Center Director Steven Stice named AIMBE Fellow 04/03/25 Charlene Betourney
Steven Stice, director of the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center, was elected to the 2025 class of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows.
See More News

Upcoming Events

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is the first federally regulated standard for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding fresh produce in an effort to reduce microbial contamination and foodborne illness outbreaks. If you grow fruits or vegetables, attend a training for information about best practices, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.During this one-day workshop, trainers will spend approximately eight hours of instruction time covering content contained in the seven modules below.• Introduction to Produce Safety• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training• Soil Amendments• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan Lunch will be provided! Email annie.carter1@uga.edu with any dietary restrictions and/or food allergens. We cannot make changes to the order the day of the event. Cancellation Policy For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu.Cancellations made a week or less before the event will not be refunded. Cancellations made prior to a week before the workshop will be issued a full refund. All workshops and courses are subject to cancellation by Food Science and Technology Extension. In this case, full refunds will be issued to all who have paid registration fees. Neither The University of Georgia nor Food Science and Technology Extension are required to reimburse any expenses made by the attendee prior to cancellation except for the registration fee.
Apr 29
8:00AM - 5:00PM Produce Safety Alliance, Grower Training in Blue Ridge, GA Fannin County Family Connection, Blue Ridge
Join us to celebrate UGArden's 15th anniversary! We'll be opening up the farm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for games, crafts, and a special farm scavenger hunt. UGArden Herbs products will be available for purchase, including herbal teas and spice blends grown and prepared at the farm. Free entry with a suggested donation of $10. Media contact: Ty Brooks, ugarden@uga.edu  
May 03
9:00AM - 1:00PM UGArden Community Day UGArden, Athens, GA
Congratulations to our graduates!
May 03
11:00AM - 12:30PM UGA-Tifton Spring '25 Graduation Reception UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA
See More Events

ADS Newsletter

Read about our outstanding faculty, staff, and students in the ADS Department Newsletter.

ADS News and Updates

Subscribe to the ADS Newsletter