Production Animal Science is about the sciences (such as animal behaviour, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, health, genetics and reproduction) underpinning animal production. Students learn to how to use the latest technologies and business principles, and how to apply these in animal husbandry programs to ensure profitable and sustainable animal production.

Management of production animal enterprises (grazing beef, feedlots, dairy, sheep, poultry and pigs), Stockman on live export vessels, Extension and animal welfare officers with Government Departments, Research scientists with Government Departments, CSIRO and Universities, Inspectors within AQIS and Customs, Managers and technical officers with allied industries such as feed milling, stock equipment manufacturers and animal health companies.