Bachelor Degree in Animal Science
Rangeland Livestock Production Option

Rangeland livestock production is one of the newest and most exciting fields at CABNR. The rangeland livestock production option of animal science provides students with current professional training in the management of rangelands. It also provides a strong foundation for a career in land use management.

The rangeland livestock production option is unique from those offered by other schools in that it combines several specialized fields of expertise. In addition to rangeland livestock production courses, students take much of their course work in a variety of disciplines, becoming knowledgeable in animal science, wildlife science, soils, botany, and ecology.

The rangeland livestock production option is a bachelor of science degree in Animal Science with emphasis on western rangeland livestock operations. The goal of the rangeland livestock production option is to educate students who can compete successfully for range-related jobs in Nevada, the Western United States, and throughout the world. The rangeland livestock production option emphasizes the protection of sustainable natural resources, proper use of livestock and the effective management and economic improvement of rangeland resources. It covers a broad spectrum of university courses centering on the concept of "multiple-use" resource management.

The curriculum provides progressive advancement through theory and technique. Physiology, genetics, nutrition, botany, and ecology are a few of the topics examined at each level of sophistication. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and learning-by-doing. All classes include hands-on sessions in a practical environment. General animal science courses (Group 1 Department Requirements, 29 credit hours) are required in addition to the specialty courses listed below.

• ranching, farming, or medical industry, or
• making a difference in your community, or
• figuring out why people make the choices they do, or
• working outdoors & indoors, with people & with computers, in Nevada &
• around the world, all in the same job,
  
  Then Animal Science may be the right major for you.
  

Career opportunities for rangeland livestock production graduates are numerous and varied. Graduates of the program may pursue careers in natural resource management and conservation , livestock production, ranch management, wildlife habitat development, mine land reclamation, and soil conservation. Job opportunities exist in the private sector as well as with state or federal agencies. Many graduates seek employment as range conservationists with federal land management or conservation agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Park Service.

Placement success for recent CABNR rangeland livestock production graduates has been extremely high. The number of permanent positions available to future rangeland livestock production graduates is expected to increase, with the growing state, regional, and national concern over the conservation and management of our natural resources.

Summer positions for rangeland livestock production students are plentiful, particularly with range research stations, federal agencies, and private consulting firms

What’s the difference ?
      

Dr. Barry Perryman, Associate Professor, Faculty Advisor
Phone: (775) 784-1265
e-mail: bperryman@cabnr.unr.edu
Office: 232a Max Fleischmann Ag Bldg, UNR Campus

 

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