The Ohio State University (OSU), commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university located in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, Ohio State was founded in 1870 as the state's land-grant university and the ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862. Ohio State was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College and focused on various agricultural and mechanical disciplines, but it developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then-Governor and later U.S. president Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to "the Ohio State University" and broadening the scope of the university. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university's endowment of $7.4 billion in 2023 is among the largest in the world.
The Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences in Columbus, Ohio, United States, serves as a prominent center for education, research, and outreach dedicated to the study of domestic animals, encompassing livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The department is committed to advancing knowledge that benefits both animals and humans, playing a vital role in the agricultural industry and beyond. It delves into the biological, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of animal production and product processing, built upon foundational sciences such as genetics, nutrition, physiology, behavior, and welfare. Engaging approximately 530 undergraduate and 45 graduate students with 35 faculty and 85 staff across campuses in Columbus and Wooster, along with statewide research stations, the department equips students for varied career paths and spearheads innovation through its research and Extension efforts.
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