Bachelor of Animal Science (Animal Genetics and Breeding)

Massey University

The Bachelor of Animal Science Animal Genetics and Breeding is ideal for you if you have an interest in genetics in relation to animals. Youll learn how effective breeding strategies can both improve animal health and be more effective for farming and agriculture about reproductive physiology and reproductive technologies how breeding and genetics can help improve the performance of animals how to set up a genetic improvement programme based on breeding goals how to collect relevant information, analyse it and make decisions to attain those goals. Learn from the best Massey Universitys animal, agricultural and veterinary science professionals are among the best in the world. They will teach you about the latest developments in animal science. As well as animal breeding and genetics, you will also obtain expertise in nutrition, growth and animal welfare. Join a world-leading university Massey University is home to the only animal science team in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. You will benefit from our internationally-recognised capability and leadership in these areas. Our staff have significant and ongoing interaction with farm and service animal genetic improvement programmes with commercial partners. Practical components of the qualification are taught on site at our sheep, beef and dairy farms and at our feline and canine facilities and state of the art teaching laboratories.

School of Veterinary Science