Animal Systems

Animal Systems

People who work in the Animal Systems pathway work to develop better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. They study genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development of domesticated farm animals. Some individuals inspect and grade livestock food products, purchase livestock or work in technical sales or marketing. Others advise agricultural producers on how to upgrade animal housing facilities properly, lower mortality rates, handle waste matter or increase production of animal products, such as milk or eggs. Animal care workers train, feed, water, groom, bathe and exercise animals. They also clean, disinfect and repair their cages.

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Continuing Education

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Animal Science

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II or other math course

Science

Chemistry or other science course

Social Studies / Sciences

World History

Career and Technical Courses

Advanced Animal Science

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Trigonometry or other math course

Science

Physics or other science course

Social Studies / Sciences
Career and Technical Courses

Select a specialized area from: • Small Animal Specialization • Equine Science • Biotechnology and Agricultural Science Research

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government

Career and Technical Courses

Orientation to Animal Science • Survey of the Animal Industry

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math
Science

Biological Science

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Geography

Career and Technical Courses

Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Working with Animals

English / Language Arts

Technical Writing

Math

Statistics

Science

Organic Chemistry Microbiology

Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science

Career and Technical Courses

Livestock Management • Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences
Career and Technical Courses

Complete Animal Systems Major (4-Year Degree Program)