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O*NET-SOC 19-1011.00

Animal Scientists

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.Core5415
  2. Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.Core20865
  3. Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.Core5417
  4. Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.Core5414
  5. Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.Core5413
  6. Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.Core5416
  7. Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.Core5418
  8. Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics.Supplemental5419
  9. Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.Supplemental5420

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 27 examples in 13 categories, 11 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • Best Linear Unbiased Prediction BLUP
  • Cowculator
  • COWGAME
  • Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequence analysis software
  • FEEDLOT CALC
  • Master Ration Calculator
  • Nutrition Balance Analyzer NUTBAL
  • SASHot Technology
  • VSNi ASReml
  • VSNi GenStat

Data base user interface and query software

  • DAGRIS
  • Database software
  • Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service DAD-IS
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals OMIA
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Human resources software

  • Oracle HRIS

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • TableauHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Research livestock management methods.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Research genetic characteristics or expression.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop agricultural methods.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Perform animal breeding procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 7
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.