What is the difference between animal science and animal health science?

Question by beautiful love05: What is the difference between animal science and animal health science?

I am planning on transferring next year to Cal Poly Pomona to get a bachelors in animal health science to become a vet tech. Am I on the right track to getting it in animal health science rather than animal science?




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Answer by "the bookworm"
ANIMAL SCIENCE:
Animal science is described as "studying the biology of animals that are under the control of mankind.At the University of Reading, for example, the study of animal science is concerned with the scientific understanding of how animals work: from the physiology and biochemistry of tissues and major organ systems down to the structure and function of bio molecules and cells; particular emphasis is given to the study of growth, reproduction, nutrition and lactation of farm and companion animals and how these processes may be optimized to improve animal productivity, health and welfare. Courses in support areas, such as genetics, soils, agricultural economics and marketing, legal aspects and the environment also are offered. Degrees in Animal Science are offered at a number of Universities.
ANIMAL HEALTH SCIENCE:
IT is the branch of science that deals with the application of medical, surgical, public health, dental, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to non-human animals, including wildlife and domesticated animals, including livestock, working animals, and companion animals. Practitioners of veterinary medicine are known as veterinarians. In most developed countries, veterinarians are highly qualified professionals with advanced educations.

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