Animal Nutritionist
Promoting the effect of diet on the health of animals.
Tasks and Skills Required
- Deciding the best feed rations to maximize growth and health of animals.
- Investigating nutritional disorders and the safe storage of feeds.
- Researching the effectiveness of dietary regimes.
- Having good communication skills.
Education
- A 4-year degree in animal behavior, animal science, dietetics and physiology, health science, biochemistry, etc.
Feeding Livstock
Investigate safe storage of feed.
Discussing Feed Rations
Work with farmers to decide the best feed rations to feed their animals.
Time to Eat
Decide the best dietary regimes for animals.
Salary
- Median salary in Nebraska ranges from $60,000-$80,000.
- Average hourly salary- $32.00