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Dana Tsuchida with a dog.

Animal Science Major, Preveterinary Medicine/Research Option

Even though Dana never owned a pet and had limited animal experience, she stepped out of her comfort zone at SEBS by joining Swine Practicum and Dairy Cattle Practicum in her first years.

Caroline Pawlowski leaning against a wall that says, 'Kansas State University'.

Animal Science Major, Preveterinary Medicine/Research Option

When Caroline gave a guest lecture to Careers in Animal Science students on "How to Make the Most of Your Undergraduate Time at RU", she spoke from her own experience.

Ankita Gupta headshot.

Animal Science Major, Preveterinary Medicine/Research Option

Ankita began working in Dr. Nicholas Bello's lab while a first-year student and contributed to several projects related to the neural control of feeding and diet selection.

Michael Graziano headshot.

Michael Graziano had his heart set on becoming a veterinarian when he stepped foot on the George H. Cook Campus as an animal science major. His time on campus, however, introduced him to a research-intensive trajectory that eventually earned him a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky.

Researchers with a horse on a treadmill.

Some days when Anthony Sacchetti is teaching students how to handle and care for horses at the Rutgers Farm he has to rip up his lesson plans.