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