The doctoral study program Animal Protection, Welfare, and Behavior is an academically focused study program, corresponding to the current state and level of science and the needs of practice in Europe. Graduates of the doctoral study Animal Protection, Welfare, and Behavior gained in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired through independent creative activity and the acquisition of new scientific knowledge in the field of study. Graduates are gaining knowledge that can be actively shared in the field of study at the international level and to the public. Based on this qualification, graduates can apply their knowledge in research institutions and universities.

To produce doctorate degrees in science and innovation in animal health with the knowledge, expertise, and understanding of modern evolutionary applications, create useful innovations, and transfer technology to veterinarians. To develop teaching and learning that are beneficial to countries in Asia with the cooperation network of Kasetsart University and foreign universities in a group of subjects in animal health sciences and innovations.

The doctoral study program Animal Husbandry, Animal Nutrition, and Biochemistry is an academically focused study program, corresponding to the current state and level of science and the needs of practice in Europe. Graduates of the doctoral study Animal Husbandry, Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry gained in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired through independent creative activity and the acquisition of new scientific knowledge in the field of study. Graduates can share actively their knowledge in the field of study at the international level and publicly. Based on this qualification, graduates are mainly employed at research institutions and universities.

The department's contemporary facilities enhance basic and applied research capabilities for intensive large animal, poultry, and laboratory animal work. An extensive, federally inspected meat laboratory is available for meat and poultry research. In addition, the department maintains facilities 40 minutes away from Lincoln for research in all disciplines of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, and swine.