Dept. of Animal Science&Tech.,SHAFC

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Overview of the Animal Science and Technology Department at Shanghai Agricultural and Forestry College

The department focuses on the urban animal health professional cluster, offering programs in Animal Medicine, Pet Care and Obedience Training, and Pet Medical Technology. Twice selected as part of the Shanghai High-Level Professional Cluster Construction Projects, with Animal Medicine recognized as a municipal first-class and key construction program, the department has achieved significant success in teaching outcomes. It has received the Special Prize for Teaching Achievements in Shanghai and the Second Prize for National Teaching Achievements. The department also led the development of the first international teaching standard for animal medicine and participated in the formulation of local pet treatment standards for Shanghai.

The department currently comprises 33 faculty members, including 20 full-time instructors, with 80% of them being dual-qualified professionals. The teaching staff includes professors, associate professors, PhDs, and multiple municipal míngsī and industry experts. The department boasts a municipal master's studio and three municipal teaching teams. The school houses affiliated pet hospitals, animal treatment, and grooming care training labs, complemented by virtual and practical training platforms. The department collaborates with multiple industry partners for school-enterprise cooperation.