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MS Animal Science: In the specialization of Animal Science,
regional, national, and global problems are studied in the areas of animal behavior,
endocrinology, nutrition, physiology, and reproductive biology. Both domestic livestock
and laboratory animals are used in a research context.
MS Animal Health and Disease: The specialization Animal Health
and Disease focuses on animal health problems that are of regional, national or global
significance. Bacterial and viral diseases, including vector borne pathogens, are characterized
and the contribution of stress and pathologic conditions to disease are considered.
MS Aquaculture: In the Aquaculture specialization, the rearing of
fish including salmonids, and marine flatfish and other species is studied along with the culture
of molluscan shellfish. Areas of emphasis include genetics, nutrition, physiology and physiological
ecology of cultured fish and invertebrates.
MS Fisheries: The specialization in fisheries includes the study of
fisheries science and technology. Areas of specialization include fish population dynamics and
fishing gear performance and selectivity.
MS Aquatic Pathology: The specialization Aquatic Pathology deals with
the pathology of aquatic animals in culture or in the wild. The effects of environmental pollution
on marine organisms is studied as well as diseases in cultured aquatic livestock.
PhD Environmental Sciences: The PhD program offered by the Fisheries,
Animal and Veterinary Sciences has a number of specializations which include Animal Science,
Fisheries Science, Aquacultural Science and Aquatic Pathology based upon the research interest
of departmental faculty.
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