Animal Science's Rangeland Livestock Production Option

Rangeland Livestock Production is one of the newest and most exciting degree options in the college. This animal science program educates 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, the proper use of livestock and the effective management and economic improvement of rangeland resources.

The Rangeland Livestock Production option is unique from those offered by other schools in that it combines several specialized fields of expertise. It covers a broad spectrum of university courses centering on the concept of "multiple-use" resource management. 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.

Placement success for recent graduates of this program has been extremely high. Career opportunities are numerous and varied. Job opportunities exist in the private sector as well as with state or federal agencies. 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. 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.

To learn more about this degree please visit the Department of Animal Biotechnology's website.

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