Agribusiness Animal Science - Des Moines Area Community College

Agribusiness Animal Science from Des Moines Area Community College is a Campus Certificate Animal Science degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. What is a Specialist Certificate? It is a short-term credit program intended to provide you with the latest information and skills needed to function more effectively in your job or to update your skills for employment possibilities. It will provide you and an employer with evidence of your continued education in a specific occupational area. The education you gain will increase your ability to function in a given area and broaden your skills. The Animal Science certificate prepares the student for an entry-level position in the livestock industry. Upon completion, the successful candidate will be able to formulate livestock rations, identify common diseases and select appropriate facilities for livestock handling. Marketing skills will be enhanced through the application of enterprise analysis and current commodity management tools. What Kind of Work Will You Do? Transfer knowledge on products and their uses to customers Advise livestock producers on the special problems they have and the most economical ways of solving them Perform calculations for cost estimates, tests and formulas Operate and maintain a variety of equipment Perform ?housekeeping? chores to keep the work environment neat and orderly Attend conferences and meetings and read various trade publications to keep current on the developments in the industry View more details on Des Moines Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Animal Science courses.