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Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Composite of five photos from the AVS Department

The University of Maine Animal and Veterinary Science curriculum is designed to provide broad biological training as well as a thorough understanding of the anatomy, breeding, diseases, genetics, management, nutrition and physiology of farm animals, avian species, and laboratory and companion animals. Animal and Veterinary Science courses also serve as elective opportunities for students in other agricultural and life sciences, and in other colleges. To find out more about the opportunities for undergraduate and graduate studies in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, contact: 

Dr. Jim Weber, Chair Animal and Veterinary Sciences 
University of Maine
130A Hitchner Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5765
Phone (207) 581-2774 Fax (207) 581-2729
E-mail
jweber@umext.maine.edu

News and Updates

Department Newsletter

Focus on Lobsters, Maine Alumni Magazine, Winter 2008

Talking Lobsters, Dr. Robert Bayer and the Lobster Institute in UMaine Today Nov/Dec 2007

UMADCOWS Photo Places Third in Collegiate Photo Contest

Maine Team Receives Gold at 2008 North American Dairy Challenge

Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
5735 Hitchner Hall
University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-2770

The University of Maine
, Orono, Maine 04469
207-581-1110
A Member of the University of Maine System
 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans' status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens, (207) 581-1226.

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