Animal Science and Aquaculture

Our department is connected with many national and regional research centres and institutes. From poultry research to striped bass, dairy cowsÌý to crabs, our faculty and students are involved in research that impacts local and global resources.
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º£½ÇÉçÇøapp's Faculty of Agriculture hosts organizations like the Atlantic Poultry Research InstituteÌýand the Atlantic Canadian Pasture Research Group (link to research group page). Beyond our campus, the research of our faculty and students in agriculture, aquaculture and animal studies is helping to innovate new technologies that will help feed the world sustainably. Opportunities can also be found in our variety of collaborations and initiatives with industry and government both nationally and internationally.

Our faculty members are recognized around the world as leaders and experts in their field. Most of our professors and instructors are actively involved in research, giving you the opportunity to learn from current observations and relevant findings. In addition, our classes are small enough that you can have personalized interaction and instruction with the faculty.Ìý

From professors and research scientists to technicians and administrators, our faculty and staff make essential contributions that enrich students' learning experiences, support teaching and enable Dal to keep our position as one of Canada’s leading research universities.ÌýÌý