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PhD in Animal and Dairy Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Animal and Dairy Science from Mississippi State University is developed by the student and his/her major professor with approval by the student’s graduate committee in accordance with Graduate School policy and must include core courses as specified in the Graduate Catalog.

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Programme ID - SP Undergraduate

Programme ID - SP Graduate

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Duration

TBA

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 26,580/year

Location

Starkville, United States

About the program

In addition to the Graduate School requirements for a Ph.D.’s graduate committee, the department requires that at least two committee members be from the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. Apply now to the Animal and Dairy Science program offered by Mississippi State University.

Program Structure

Genetics
- Research is conducted in both quantitative and qualitative genetics at the cellular and whole animal level with the goal of improving livestock production.
Physiology
- Research is conducted in the areas of reproductive, stress, growth, lactation, and exercise physiology. Students work to understand how managing physiology can impact animal production and efficiency.
Meat Science
- Research is conducted to gain knowledge in food safety, meat quality, and muscle biology, all to increase the production of safe, quality, wholesome muscle food products.
Nutrition
- Research is conducted to understand how feedstuffs affect growth and performance, how increased management of forages can improve profitability and how by-product feeds can be incorporated into animal diets.