Agricultural & Animal Science

Agricultural & Animal Science research focuses on underlying biological principles for the production of field crops, pastures and high quality wool, meat or milk. The group has large, well-equipped laboratories, excellent animal facilities, and access to an experimental workshop and the resources of the University's farm. The Livestock Systems Alliance involves the discipline of Agricultural & Animal Science and co-located partners from SARDI and the Pig and Poultry Production Institute, which broadens the capability of the research activities at the Roseworthy campus and creates a vibrant atmosphere for teaching, research and extension.

The Discipline coordinates the Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) and Bachelor of Science (Animal Scioence) Pre-Vet programs and is a major contributor in the Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) program.

The Discipline has externally funded research income of around $3 million per annum and is involved in several national Cooperative Research Centres, viz: CRCs for:

• Australian Weed Management
• Beef Genetic Technologies
• Invasive Animals
• Desert Knowledge
• Environmental Technology
• Plant-based Management of Dryland Salinity
• Poultry
• Pork

There are two distinct streams within the Discipline:

• Animal Science

• Agricultural Production Systems

Please use the navigation pane on the left to find out more about specific areas of Agricultural & Animal Science research.

For information about studying in this field please visit our Student Services page.

For contact details for Academic Staff in this discipline see our People pages.