Understanding wooden breast syndrome
UD researchers map out the anatomy of wooden breast syndrome in broiler chickens.
Sweet science
Food science major Jane Farnham develops new ice cream flavor with Turkey Hill R&D team
Major in animal science
Work with horses, cows, sheep and yes, blue hens, on our 350-acre farm
Preparing for vet school
Non-thesis M.S. in Animal Science launches alumna Kayla Pettiford
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 undergraduate programs
Our graduate programs
The animal and food sciences department is proud to highlight it's six graduate program tracks. Our graduates are successfully prepared for professional schools (e.g., veterinary and medical), or to further their education through advanced degrees (Ph.D. programs and post-doctoral positions).
Many of our alumni are employed in the fields of biotechnology, food product development and safety, pharmaceutical research, vaccine development and testing, agricultural feed and nutrition industries, as well as government administration and policy.
Featured video
University of Delaware students show off the versatile Anatomy and Physiology Instructional Lab: youtube.com/watch?v=PI2gfF1WlYc
Faculty Spotlight
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Prof. Gaab's interests include preventative care and husbandry practices of dairy and beef cattle, small ruminants, equids, camelids, and swine as well as animal welfare and compliance of university and commercial standards in dairy and beef cattle, small ruminants, equids, camelids, and swine.
Latest news
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From bean to bar
September 05, 2024 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos by Evan KrapeUD professor and students whip up unique chocolate sweets. -
Saving Sea Turtles
August 16, 2024 | Article by Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of Wendy Marks and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) August 16, 2024Animal science alumna coordinates efforts to restore sea turtle populations in the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. -
Veterinary explorer
August 01, 2024 | Written by Molly Schafer | Photos courtesy of Skyler RoweUD undergraduate student Skyler Rowe gains a global perspective studying pre-veterinary medicine in Ireland.
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