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Research

The research mission of the Department of Animal Sciences is to develop and enhance excellence in basic and applied research in focused areas within Animal Science.

As the only entity in the state that addresses the needs of New Jersey animal agriculturists, we are recognized as regional leaders in animal sciences. The Department of Animal Sciences serves not only New Jersey animal producers and processors but also a significant number of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with an interest in animal health.

To this end, the departmental faculty constitutes a cohesive, yet diverse body, implementing novel ideas in molecular biology in research in animal science with application to human health. At the same time, members of our faculty address practical on-farm problems related to feeding/nutrition and optimizing growth and well-being in animals.

The research interests of the Animal Sciences faculty are focused in the following two areas:

  1. Endocrine Physiology
  2. Equine Science and Sustainable Animal Agriculture