Among the various areas of expertise of zootechnics, you can highlight: the feed industries, farms, poultry houses, refrigerators, business equipment and agricultural inputs, experimental stations, research centers, institutions for technical assistance and rural extension, cooperatives of farmers , agricultural schools, universities and properties that create and develop animal husbandry, etc..

The Zootecnista is a professional with solid knowledge of science and technology and is prepared to plan and manage different systems of animal production, optimizing the use of resources potentially available technologies and socially adaptable as well as developing research demanded by real problems of the field. Besides being an effective agent for extension and assume teaching function, the professional has expertise on management, nutrition, production, marketing and breeding of animals.

Did you know?
Animal Science is the science of animal production, which generates and applies scientific and technological knowledge for the creation of rational animals, through the study of genetics, nutrition and management, aiming to increase productivity and profitability of production systems.

Professional Profile
The Zootecnista is a professional prepared to work in management, research and assistance of different systems of animal production, adding value and optimizing the use of environmental resources and technology available.

Main Activities
Are skills and abilities of Zootecnista:

-Encourage, plan, coordinate and administer programs for genetic improvement of different animal species of economic interest and preservation;
-Work in the area of nutrition and feeding, and respond by formulating, manufacturing and quality control of diet and animal feed;
-Plan and execute construction projects in rural areas, training and / or production of pasture and fodder, and make the control environment;
Search-and propose better ways of using wild and exotic animals;
Manage-farms, industrial establishments and trade related to production, livestock breeding and technology;
-Evaluate, classify and represent products and animal by-products at all stages of production;
-Run the trial, monitor and advise companies on entry of animals from pedigree records, statements, evidence and functional assessments and animal husbandry;
-Develop research to improve the techniques of farming, transport, handling and slaughter, to animal welfare;
Officer programs to control health, hygiene, prophylaxis and animal traceability, public and private, aimed at food security;
-Develop, administer and coordinate programs, projects and activities in teaching, research and extension, as well as being able to work in scientific fields that allow the formation of academic zootechnics.

Practice Areas
The Brazilian agricultural sector is going through profound changes in the quest to modernize, increase productivity and respect for the environment, making companies more competitive in the market. Thus, the preparation, guidance, implementation and management of agricultural projects appropriate for different production systems is a growing field of work in Zootecnia.
Another friendly market is found in dietary plants and supplements, industries of meat and milk, cooperatives, associations of farmers and companies involved in the marketing of genetic material.
The Zootecnista also acts as director of educational institutions and in teaching in higher education and the average cycle.

Salary Range
The starting pay is around 08 minimum wages, varying according to experience and position of each professional.

The University of La Salle is an educational community focused on people from a training project based on the experience of Christian values and mission and the Lasallian teaching practices, programs and processes supported by academic research, promotes dignity, and cultivates the social commitment of its members in the context of sustainable human development. It also prepares postgraduales professionals who deal with quality of economic and social development of the country, in the context of globalization which we live.

As part of advanced training is to develop depth of knowledge in specific areas, as well as the renovation, update, supplement the skills developed in students. It is also trying to acquire the skills that allow a higher level of performance and knowledge applied to the problems of organizations both public and private sectors in all fields of national activity.
Aimed at:

Professionals graduated in Veterinary Medicine (MV), or Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with professional experience, teaching or research in the area of emphasis selected.
Rationale:

Master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences seeks to become an option for advanced training and the changing industry practice, responding to the demands and needs. Its content takes into account the alien eyes, responds to the needs of our country, from the perspective of human development and sustainable, is directed towards the construction of knowledge, broadens the perspective of research and interaction with communities and scientific networks and options for socializing and sharing research and other academic products.

The mastery is in two groups of emphasis

- Playing in large animals.
- Internal Medicine and Surgery Small Animal

The contents of the program are presented by areas of training:
Discipline Area: Consists of courses which start closer to the emphasis of the program.
Emphasis Area: Includes the integration of theoretical and practical research processes.
Research Area: Comprised of four sequential workshops which foster the building of self-knowledge of veterinary science.
Area Electives: These courses complement the specific training and fostering the diversification theme, associated research topics.
Social Area: Orienta reflection on reality and on the professional intervention in the various fields of emphasis.
Objectives:
Update, broaden and deepen knowledge of Veterinary Sciences, typical of the area of animal breeding or medical clinic in the area, to be used and developed in the performance and professional investigation.
Strengthen skills in line with scientific advances and features, clinical and technological areas and fields of veterinary science, necessary for the management, care and preservation of animal health.
Train researchers who, through the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical techniques, can contribute to solving problems of veterinary science and teaching in the field.

Produce graduates with sound hands on knowledge for animal farming with adequate know how on animal health and value addition and to cater to the demand for specialized knowledge and skills in the livestock sector to enhance animal productivity and adding value to livestock production in commercial and cottage industry levels. Course of Study: Animal Science
Degree: BASc. (Bachelor of Animal Science)
Focus: Produce graduates with sound hands on knowledge for animal farming with adequate know how on animal health and value addition. Eg. Poultry, Piggery, Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Dairy. This course offers a combination of knowledge and skills in veterinary science and animal husbandry together with the required knowledge in agriculture.
Entry Requirement: Students from Biological Science stream
Department: Department of Animal Science

Academic ProgramYear Semester 1 Semester 2
First Year Essential Skill Development
(15 Credits)

Broad General Education
(15 Credits)
Core course units in Animal Science
(2 Credits)
Second Year

Objective is to provide a thorough background in principles of the subject areas in Animal Science.

Core Course units in Animal Science (30 credits) & Essential Skills (2 Credits)
Third Year
Relevant Studies in selected areas of Animal Science
Core course units
Animal husbandry course units
Breeding and management
Ornamental fish management
Dairy chemistry
Meat science
Egg product technology
Inland fishery
Fourth Year Advanced Studies in a chosen field
Local Needs
Global Trends
Value Addition to natural resources
Evolving marketing trends

Industrial Training (Begining of the academic year)

Research Project (Endof the academic year)

Full Time.

Career registered before the National Council of Universities (CNU) in March 2003, successfully evaluated by the CNU in November 2006 and November 2007, pending accreditation by the Pan American Federation of Colleges and Schools of Veterinary Medicine and Zootecnia through the Pan American Education Veterinary COPEVET

Specific Objectives
-To train professionals with a high level and technical cienífico in the area of animal production.
-Allow higher rates of production and livestock productivity.
-To train professionals in the latest technical and technological
Coordinator Name Dr. Marcelo Almeida
Requirements Directed to professionals in the agricultural sector related to animal production with titles terecer level recognized by the CONESUP.
-Possess university degree courses in Agricultural
-Certified copy of record title or grade
-Copy of certificate issued by CONESUP in
-3 Color copy of the certificate of citizenship
-2 Copies of the book Military (men)
-2 Copies of the ballot
-3 Color passport size photographs (in formal attire and updated)
- Fill out registration forms
Starts 2006-05-26
Ends 2007-09-09
Place Aula Magna of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry
Registration Cost $ 80.00
Tuition Cost $ 4000.00
Cost Tutoring $ 800.00
Total Cost $ 5045.00
Form of Payment IECEE Credit / Credit Card DINERS
Date of Registration From March 1 to April 28, 2006
Contact Phone (593 2) 2 548 188 / (593 2) 2 548 523
Address Registration Secretary of the Graduate Institute, located in the Faculty of Medicine and Zootecnia Vetrinaria. ingrasando along Calle Gerónimo Leiton cat and Sobral
Content (Curriculum)
Credits
Hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Language Spanish
Comments The Masters will be held in two modalities: face and non-attendance, divided into 5 modules. The classroom will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In the form of non-attendance, students will develop SEMINARIES for each module, which will be incorporated and presented orally at the module below.

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To do so requires: Capacity for observation, analysis and synthesis.
Concern scientists and researchers.
Psychomotor skills.
Interest in animal health.

Curriculum: Syllabus

Degrees and Titles: Animal Health Technologists (3 years).
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry.
Job Title: Veterinarian Zootecnica.

Duration:

10 academic semesters