Zootecnia Graduate at Universidade do Oeste Paulista
Purpose
The Course of Zootecnia Unoeste aims to train professionals with solid scientific and technological knowledge in the area of animal production, with ethical awareness, the vision and critical juncture in global economic, social, political, environmental, the region where it operates, Brazil and the world, with capacity for communication and integration with the various stakeholders that comprise the agroindustrial complex, with logical, analytical and interpretation to identify and solve problems
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.