Animal Nutritionist

• Evaluating the chemical and nutritional value of feeds, feed supplements, grass and forage for commercial animals and pets

• Formulating diets and rations to maximize growth, reproduction, health and/or performance

• Assessing the relative nutritional and economic value of feeding systems

• Researching the effectiveness of dietary regimes

• Conducting animal-based studies and laboratory trials

• Supporting agricultural consultants in their work

• Liaising with producers and clients to understand their targets and objectives, and the specific needs of the market

• Monitoring feed formulations to meet quality performance and animal health standards

• Providing advice on nutrition to farmers, other animal owners, veterinarians and government bodies

• Rationalizing animal feed manufacturing techniques

• Expanding existing ranges of animal food products and developing new ones

• Supporting commercial teams in producing and launching new products

• Carrying out sales and marketing strategies following the launch of a new product

• Balancing a growing consumer interest in quality with the need to develop competitive agricultural systems

• Maintaining expertise in nutritional trends and keeping up to date with regulatory changes

• Using computer software to formulate diets, conduct research and generate reports

• Investigating nutritional disorders and the safe storage of feeds, often in conjunction with veterinary surgeons

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-01-21
Job Location:	Doha, Qatar
Job Role:	Healthcare/Medical
Company Industry:	Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing; Healthcare, other
Joining Date:	2014-01-25

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Mid Career
Degree:	Bachelor's degree / higher diploma

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Date Posted: January 21, 2014 at 02:33PM

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Animal Nutritionist