Animal Nutrition
Animal nutrition research explores how nutrients are utilized by animals to support health, productivity, and sustainability. In the Department of Animal Science, this work connects nutritional science, metabolism, and feeding strategies with real-world applications in animal agriculture, while providing students with hands-on opportunities to gain experience and prepare for future careers.
Research and Opportunities
What We Study
Research in animal nutrition includes topics such as diet formulation, nutrient efficiency, metabolic regulation, growth and development, maternal nutrition, feed additives, greenhouse gas mitigation, and environmental sustainability in livestock systems. Faculty study how nutrition impacts animal health, performance, muscle development, metabolism, stress responses, and production efficiency across a variety of species and production systems. Research also explores strategies to improve productivity while reducing environmental impacts through more efficient use of nutrients and resources.
Hands-On Opportunities
Students interested in animal nutrition can explore research through coursework, faculty-led projects, laboratory experiences, animal studies, data analysis, and collaborative research opportunities. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to connect with faculty members whose research aligns with their interests to learn more about available opportunities.
Career Connections
Research experience in animal nutrition can prepare students for careers in animal agriculture, feed and nutrition industries, animal health, livestock production, sustainability and environmental management, biotechnology, research and development, consulting, and graduate or professional study.
Faculty Researchers
Interested in research opportunities? Contact faculty directly to learn more about getting involved in their lab.
Explore Animal Science Research
The Department of Animal Science conducts research across a wide range of areas that support animal agriculture, food systems, and animal care. Explore additional research areas to learn more about the work our faculty and students are doing.
