Animal Scientists
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
- Tasks
- 9 tasks7 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-1011.00SOC 2018: 19-1011
What the work is made of
7 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.Core taskTask 5415Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 2. Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.Core taskTask 20865Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 3. Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.Core taskTask 5417Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 4. Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.Core taskTask 5414Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 5. Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.Core taskTask 5413Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 6. Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.Core taskTask 5416Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 7. Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.Core taskTask 5418Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 8. Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics.Supplemental taskTask 5419Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 9. Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.Supplemental taskTask 5420Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-1011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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