• Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
  • Demonstrate management techniques that ensure animal welfare.
  • Design and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development, reproduction, and/or economic production.
  • Analyze the nutritional needs of animals.
  • Analyze feed rations and assess if they meet the nutritional needs of animals.
  • Apply principles of animal reproduction to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development, and/or economic production.
  • Evaluate animals for breeding readiness and soundness.