Animal Science Department - Cal Poly - Animal Science Department - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo * Skip to Content * ? * Current Students * Prospective Students * Parents * Business Community * Faculty & Staff * Alumni my CalPoly login * Maps * * Animal Science Department College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences * Home * About Us * Students * Forms * Facilities * Faculty & Staff * Affiliated * GIVING * Careers & Internships * Office Hours Read All Stories > Equine Science Equine Science students learn about all aspects of the horse including reproduction, nutrition, physiology, training, and riding. Courses, enterprises, and riding teams are tailored to all experience levels and interests. Continue Reading > Rangeland Management Students apply science to the management of land for pasture, recreation, and to improve ecosystems for wildlife. Many intern with federal agencies, private ranches, and conservation organizations. Continue Reading > Biotechnology The Biotechnology program gives students the opportunity to gain experience in research with the latest instrumentation. Students research diseases and work to improve animal well-being and efficiency. Continue Reading > Dairy Science Dairy Science students work directly with Cal Poly’s own dairy herd and gain hands-on experience in production, processing and products technology in the Dairy Products Technology Centre and the Cal Poly Creamery. Continue Reading > Spring Newsletter 2026 Check out the latest news in the Animal Science Department. Continue Reading > Comparative Animal Biology The Animal Science Department maintains a colony of leopard tortoises for nutrition research. Students have access to internships & volunteer opportunities through the Zoo & Exotic Animal Club. Continue Reading > Meat Science Students have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of meat production, from harvesting to packaging, in the fully functional meat processing center. Students fabricate products that are available for purchase. Continue Reading > Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre Vet students “Learn By Doing” by participating in many procedures on horses, livestock, domestic and exotic animals through classes, enterprises, and the vet clinic located on campus. Continue Reading > Poultry Management Students work with over 25,000 chickens at the Poultry Center to produce and sell eggs and broiler chickens. Cal Poly contracts with Foster Farms and is one of their top producers. Eggs are available for sale. Continue Reading > Food Animal Production The Beef, Swine, and Sheep Centers operate on campus for easy student access. Close interaction with the animals gives Cal Poly students a unique opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Continue Reading > Our Newsletter More Newsletters   Learn By Doing More Info Sales & Services More Info Facilities More Info CONNECT WITH CAL POLY         * CP Home * Directory * Campus Maps & Directions * University Store * Calendar * Employment * Campus Policies * Contact Us * Privacy Notice * Web Accessibility Statement * Title IX © 2026 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California 93407 Phone: 805-756-1111