Food Technology for Companion Animals Program
FTCA Links
Contact
Food Science and Technology Staff Contact
Ryan Kawata
402.472.0945
rkawata2@unl.edu
Food Science and Technology Faculty Contact
Dr. Randy Wehling
402-472-2857
rwehling1@unl.edu
Animal Science Staff Contact
Stacy Agnew
402.472.0204
sagnew2@unl.edu
Animal Science Faculty Contact
Dr. Lisa Karr-Lilienthal
402.472.6458
lkarr-lilienthal2@unl.edu
Department Websites
General Information
Food Technology for Companion Animals combines food science with the nutritional and physiological demands of companion animals ... the fury, feathery and scaly members of the family. Graduates are in high demand from this unique program to fulfill research, product development, process operations, quality assurance and product safety needs in industry.Program Highlights:
- The first academic program focused specifically on food technology for companion animals.
- Affiliated with two top departments …. Food Science and Technology and Animal Science
- Both have excellent scholarship support, world-renowned faculty and award-winning advisors housed in modern facilities.
- Industry support is strong with shadowing, mentoring, scholarship, intern and career opportunities plentiful locally and nationally. Outstanding salaries are the norm with starting salaries averaging over $45,000.
- Many students take advantage of on-campus work experiences in research laboratories and pilot plants.
- The student professional organizations Food Science Club and Block and Bridle have been recognized on-campus and nationally.
