Animal Scientists

Animal scientists work to improve the health, productivity, and well-being of livestock and other domestic farm animals through applied research and scientific investigation. They spend their time conducting experiments in laboratories, visiting farms and agricultural facilities, and analyzing data to solve real-world problems in animal agriculture. On any given day, they might study how different feed formulations affect cattle growth rates, investigate genetic markers that lead to disease resistance in poultry, or develop reproductive techniques to improve breeding programs for dairy herds.