Logo
Login  or  Register
Arm-Chair

Animal Scientists

Agriculture and Food

  • Average Salary

    RM3664 - RM 6896

  • Career Trends

    -

  • Compability

What is Animal Scientists ?

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

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3664 - RM 6896

Example of a Job Position

Animal Management System Specialist
Animal Nutrition Consultant
Animal Nutritionist
Leader of the Animal Science Section
Animal Scientists
Nutritionist for Beef Cattle
Beef Cattle Specialist
Beef Engineering Manager
Dairy Product Consultant
Director of Research and Development

Task

? Communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public ? Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk ? Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes ? Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials ? Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods

Food Production

Knowledge of the techniques and equipment needed to plant, grow, and harvest food products (from plants and animals) for consumption, including the technique of storing them.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed

  • 2

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 3

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 4

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

Related Courses/Majors