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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Animal Anatomist

2.	Animal Behaviorist

3.	Animal Biologist

4.	Animal Breeder

5.	Animal Breeding and Genetics Professor

6.	Animal Geneticist

7.	Animal Husbandman

8.	Animal Management Systems Specialist

9.	Animal Nutrition Consultant

10.	Animal Nutritionist

11.	Animal Science Professor

12.	Animal Science Section Leader

13.	Animal Scientist

14.	Bacteriologist

15.	Beef Cattle Nutritionist

16.	Beef Cattle Specialist

17.	Beef Technical Services Manager

18.	Behaviorist

19.	Dairy Bacteriologist

20.	Dairy Consultant

21.	Dairy Husbandman

22.	Dairy Management Professor

23.	Dairy Nutrition Specialist

24.	Dairy Nutritionist

25.	Dairy Scientist

26.	Extension Animal Scientist

27.	Laboratory Section Leader

28.	Nutrition Partner

29.	Poultry Husbandman

30.	Poultry Science Professor

31.	Poultry Scientist

32.	Professor

33.	Research and Development Director

34.	Research and Development Researcher

35.	Research Center Partner

36.	Research Geneticist

37.	Research Scientist

38.	Sericulturist

39.	Swine Extension Field Specialist

40.	Swine Genetics Researcher

41.	Swine Nutritionist

42.	Veterinary Science Professor

Job Tasks

	Communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

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

	Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes. Research livestock management methods.

	Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials. Research livestock management methods.

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

	Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality. Research livestock management methods.

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

	Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.

	Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics. Research genetic characteristics or expression.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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