Animal Scientists

 

Animal scientists conduct research. They try to develop better animal products and healthier animals.

Animal scientists study animals, with most of their work concerning livestock such as pigs, cows, and chickens. They investigate topics such as how diets affect an animal's health.

Wages	$27.91 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Doctoral degree is common.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Agriculture, General Animal Sciences, General
On the Job	Work Activities Communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public. Design experiments to answer research questions about nutrition, breeding, processing, management, or another topic. Study the nutritional needs of animals and the level of nutrients in their feed.   Give advice to producers and clients about ways to improve animal production. Study animal breeding practices to improve animal quality. Research animal genetics. Find ways to improve feeding, housing, sanitation, and disease control in animals. Study different management practices to see how it affects animal products, such as eggs and milk. Attend seminars and read journals to update knowledge.
Career Pathways	Animal Systems
Similar Careers	Agricultural Engineers Agricultural Inspectors Agricultural Scientists
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