Animal Scientist at HT-Limited

Full Time Jobs

Ogun

Posted 3 years ago

HT-Limited is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Animal Scientist

Location: Ogun

About HT-Limited: HT-Limited is Business Management Consulting firm, offering support in business development, human resources management and administration. HT-Limited is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Nigeria, with offices in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana. We provide customized HR consulting solutions for employers looking to reduce risks and overhead costs, so more time can be spent on revenue generating activities.

Job Requirements

Conduct research on domestic farm animals.
Identify diseases and causes for concern.
Recommend vaccinations.
Research animal genetics and nutrition reproduction.
Develop efficient ways to produce and process meat, poultry, eggs, and milk.
Advise farmers on matters such as how to upgrade housing for animals, lower animal death rates, handle waste matter, and increase production.
Crossbreed animals to get new combinations of desirable characteristics.
Consult with agricultural producers on how to provide healthy and safe housing for their animals.
Research parasite and disease control.
Dispose of waste matter properly.
Increase the production of animal products
Select animals for breeding.
Investigate and analyze different management practices.
Devise more efficient feeding techniques.
Research environmental conditions to determine their effect on the quality and quantity of animal products.
Investigate best feeding and breeding techniques for use at dairy farms, feedlots, farrowing houses, or livestock ranches.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Make tests on how to improve the immune system of the livestock.
Work directly with different farmers and businesses related to the livestock industry.