Animal Science

Drawing on the community as an instructional laboratory, you can access knowledge and skills to succeed in production livestock-related occupations and fields. If you’re already employed in specific agricultural fields, you can upgrade or add to your skill set.

Get practical learning experiences through hands-on laboratory sessions. Learn from our passionate, knowledgeable faculty. Enjoy modest class sizes, and find opportunities to join co-curricular teams.

Our graduates have been placed at universities including Oregon State University, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State University, Chico State, Fresno State, and Texas Tech University.

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We offer two Animal Science programs that can be completed here at LBCC as well as two that are specifically designed to prepare you to transfer to Oregon State University.

Animal Technology, Associate of Applied Science

This two-year degree provides you with knowledge and skills useful for working in production livestock occupations and in entering into livestock-related fields.

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Animal Technology: Horse Management, Associate of Applied Science

This two-year degree provides you with the knowledge and skills useful for entering occupations in the horse industry with a small training and breeding facility that provides extensive, practical, hands-on experience.

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Animal Science Emphasis, Associate of Science

This two-year degree will get you ready to enroll in upper division OSU coursework for an animal science degree.

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Equine Science Emphasis, Associate of Science

This two-year degree prepares you to transfer to OSU to complete your upper division coursework in equine science.

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This is a standard program. Learn more about our average cost.

Livestock Judging Team

Competitive livestock judging is a co-curricular activity integral to the Animal Science program at LBCC. You don’t have to be an agriculture major or have any prior experience to participate. Learn more about the Livestock Judging Team.

 

Equestrian Resources & Activities

Join the LBCC Equestrian Team

Learn more at Clubs & Co-Curriculars.

The Horse Center

The LBCC Horse Center is located approximately 1.5 miles from our Albany Campus at 2958 53rd Ave SW in Albany. It has 30 box stalls, an indoor arena, two hot water wash racks, year-round turn out, a modern and well equipped breeding facility, and access to acres of trails. Tours are available by appointment.

Boarding is available to LBCC students, faculty, and staff, with either full or partial care.

Partial Care
Feed and water twice daily with high-quality Eastern Oregon grass hay and alfalfa. Available concentrates are oats, beet pulp, 12% protein wet cob, and Mare and Foal complete feed. Turn out available. $205/month.

Full Care
Same care as above, plus stall cleaning seven days/week, turn out, and blanketing. $285/month.

Call 541-917-4767 for more information. 

 

 

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