Animal Science Careers & Tools Agriscience Applications
Facts 20% of Agriscience Jobs require a college education The majority of new jobs are scientists and engineers Many universities are teaching small animal care
Veterinarian 4 yr degree + specialized school/training Do special tasks like embryo transfers
Small Animal Jobs Greater interest in pets in America have caused a surge in these jobs
Farrier Shoeing and caring for horses’ feet
Tools Syringe –Giving injections or drawing fluids Rectal thermometer –Used for animal’s temperature Artificial Vagina –Collects semen from male animals
Tools Semen straw –Deposits semen in the female Candler –Checks inside of eggs for blood spots V notcher –Used to cuts pigs ears for ID purposes
Tools Castrator –Burdizzo – used to crimp cords –Elasticator – used to cut off circulation