Animal Scientists
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
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Salary Information
Animal Scientists: $79,120 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Research livestock management methods. | Management |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Advise others on ways to improve processes or products. | General |
| Perform animal breeding procedures. | General |
| Develop agricultural methods. | Development |
| Research genetic characteristics or expression. | Analysis |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Best Linear Unbiased Prediction BLUP | Analytical or scientific software |
| COWGAME | Analytical or scientific software |
| Cowculator | Analytical or scientific software |
| Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequence analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| FEEDLOT CALC | Analytical or scientific software |
| Master Ration Calculator | Analytical or scientific software |
| Nutrition Balance Analyzer NUTBAL | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle HRIS | Human resources software |
| VSNi ASReml | Analytical or scientific software |
| VSNi GenStat | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| DAGRIS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service DAD-IS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals OMIA | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Animal Food Science | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Animal Genetics | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Animal Nutrition | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Animal Physiology | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Animal Welfare Science | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Applied Animal Behavior Sciences | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Certified Manager Certification | Institute of Certified Professional Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Manager of Animal Resources | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Dairy Cattle Nutrition Certification | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the ACVPM | American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine | Not Available |
| Feed Management Certification | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |