Occupation information for Animal Scientists District Of Columbia

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

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

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Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics.

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