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Animal Scientists

SOC 19-1011.00

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Active Learning

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.6

English Language

4.3

Mathematics

4.1

Chemistry

4.1

Food Production

4.0

Education and Training

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Administration and Management

3.3

Key Tasks

1Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.

2Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.

3Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.

4Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.

5Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.

Also Known As

Animal Anatomist Animal Behaviorist Animal Biologist Animal Breeder Animal Geneticist Animal Husbandman Animal Nutrition Consultant Animal Nutritionist Animal Scientist Bacteriologist