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Department of Animal Science (ASCI)

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Dr. Patricia E. Erickson receives teaching award

Dr. Andre-Denis
           Wright and Dr. Patricia EricksonThe Joseph E. Carrigan Teaching Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching was created to recognize a faculty member in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for outstanding efforts in undergraduate teaching and advising and to emphasize that undergraduate instruction is a function of major importance.  The recipient of this year's prestigious award went to Dr. Patricia E. Erickson, senior lecturer in the ASCI Department (pictured here with the Chair of ASCI, Dr. André-Denis Wright).  Dr. Erickson received her award at the CALS Honors Day ceremony held on April 20th.  Click here to view the awards presented at this ceremony.

18th Annual HSCC Walk for the Animals

Walk for the Animals 2011UVM Animal Science faculty, staff and students will be walking their dogs to raise money for the Humane Society of Chittenden County on June 10th at Battery Park in Burlington.  Registration begins at 10:00 am with the one mile walk starting at 11:00.  We welcome all to join our team and support the Humane Society.  Don't have a dog?  Feel free to borrow one or just go for a leisurely stroll surrounded by canine friends.  Rain or shine it promises to be another wonderful day celebrating the bond between people and their pets and supporting the work of HSCC.  Donations welcome!

Pre-veterinary Student

ASCI Majors

Students in Animal Science may develop a program of study under one of four available options:

  • Pre-Veterinary Science
  • Equine Science
  • General Animal Science
  • Dairy Production

Department Mission & Vision

Woody Jackson
           cowThe mission of the Department is to provide high quality educational programs and experiences, and excellent scholarship and service to the community focused on domestic animals and our responsibilities to their health and welfare as they serve humankind through agriculture, recreation, companionship and biomedical science. It is the aim of the Department to provide the opportunity to obtain a meaningful Bachelor of Science degree that will serve the individual well in years to come.

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