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Careers in Animal Science

Careers in Animal Science. If you are interested in animal science. You will find the best opportunities with additional education. Even farmers can benefit from Short Course. Animal science covers how domestic animals are: grown kept healthy produced efficiently.

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Careers in Animal Science

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  1. Careers inAnimal Science

  2. If you are interested in animal science ... • You will find the best opportunities with additional education. Even farmers can benefit from Short Course. • Animal science covers how domestic animals are: • grown • kept healthy • produced efficiently Staff photo by Nancy Crombie

  3. A study of animal science might include ... • Genetics • Nutrition • Reproduction • Growth and development • Processing and using animal products

  4. What animals are included? • Beef and dairy cattle • Swine • Sheep + Goats • Poultry • Companion animals likedogs, cats, riding horses • Laboratory animals like rats and mice Staff photo by Nancy Crombie

  5. What might an animal scientist do? • Inspect and grade livestock • Purchase livestock • Work as a herdsman • Own or operate a farm • Manage a pet store • Advise ag producers

  6. Who employs animal scientists? • Service industries like feed, breeding or pharmaceutical firms • Meat processors and food distributors • Universities and government agencies • Research departments • National organizations • Work on your own as a consultant

  7. How much school is needed? • Sales, industry and production • Usually a bachelor's degree in agricultural science • Basic research • Probably a master's or Ph.D. • Research administrationor College teacher • Probably needs a Ph.D. • Veterinarian - A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Or Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree (2-4 years undergrad, 4 years Vet School post H.S.) Microsoft photo

  8. What's ahead? • Many changes in technology • Demand for professionals with knowledge and skill to apply new methods to old questions Staff photo/Nancy Crombie

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