WELCOME TO ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Our programs cover a wide range of scientific disciplines that support the safe and economical production of domestic livestock animals and quality foods, as well as the care, health, and use of companion animals. In the field of animal science, disciplines include virology, physiology, nutrition, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, engineering, biochemistry, genomics and animal management. In food science, we cover the disciplines of food safety (microbiology), chemistry and engineering, as well as the culinary aspects of food.
Our research addresses contemporary and future scientific challenges using cutting-edge technologies. Our goal is to assist and support stakeholders in the poultry, livestock and food industries.
Where high quality programs intersect with a dynamic living/learning laboratory — a 350-acre working farm!
Our graduate programs
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Latest news
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Success in Veterinary School
March 18, 2024 | Written by Molly Schafer (UDaily)First graduate of non-thesis M.S. in Animal Science program credits her UD coursework with helping her through veterinary school. -
UD animal science graduate degree launches Gloria Andrade-Feraud into veterinary school
March 12, 2024 | Written by Molly SchaferOriginally planning on medical school, Andrade-Feraud soon found that her heart wasn't in it. Then, a friend suggested veterinary school. After transferring to UD from another master's program, Andrade-Feraud was encouraged by the smaller class size, accommodating faculty, and helpful UD community! -
I’m a food safety expert — I always avoid these 4 items at the grocery store
March 11, 2024 | Written by David Landsel, New York PostUniversity of Delaware's Kali Kniel was interviewed by the New York Post about food safety and foods to avoid buying at the grocery store.