Animals are an important part of all our lives. The faculty, staff and students embody a special commitment to improving animals and their human companions. Whether assuring a safe food supply or protecting the public from zoonotic diseases... the Department serves the the people of Nevada through a multitude of activities.

As you browse, you'll see how animal biotechnology and veterinary medicine contributes to a better understanding of all animal species, including humans, as well as the health of our environment.

• Healthy livestock provide essential food and fiber
• Healthy companion animals enrich our lives
• Healthy wildlife adds to our quality of life and conservation of the environment
• Our Scientists prevent and control diseases transmitted from animals to humans and protect food safety
• Comparative medical research saves lives and improves animal and human health
• Biotechnology advances lead to better diagnostic tools and medical therapies
• Basic research furthers our knowledge about the genetic basis of human disease
• Basic and applied research improve the production and management of domestic and wildlife species

We hope that you use our site to learn more about the unique, dynamic field of animal biotechnology and veterinary medicine and some of the high-quality contributions to scientific community and professional education that have earned the UNR Department of Animal Biotechnology - School of Veterinary Medicine recognition throughout the world.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Animal Biotechnology, School of Veterinary Medicine is to:

• Provide an education in the Animal Sciences, Animal Biotechnology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine that prepare our students for a productive career, graduate education, or acceptance into a professional curriculum.
    
• Develop centers of excellence in our research programs that meet stakeholder needs and address issues of future concern and importance.
    
• Transfer new knowledge and relevant information to our stakeholders through our extension education and outreach programs.

Vision

Our vision for our Department is to build on the current strengths of our faculty to develop new and expanded programs for research, training and technology transfer. We will develop new centers of excellence in research and education that focus on our strengths in biotechnology, the traditional animal sciences, and rangelands-livestock management to meet the needs of our stakeholders and increase regional, national and international recognition of our programs. We will conduct both internal and external reviews of our programs on a regular basis to ensure that we are achieving our department goals.