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Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Elanco

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The Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification verifies individuals have acquired the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the animal science industry. The certification validates an understanding of animal science, including the history and practices of the livestock industry as well as common terms and terminology and livestock management practices. In addition, the certification proves familiarity with major topics in the animal science industry, including genetics, reproduction, nutrition and health management.

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningWritingInstructingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlTroubleshooting

Knowledge

BiologyMechanicalFood ProductionChemistryMathematicsProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionCategory FlexibilityControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk StrengthManual Dexterity

Tasks

  • Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouri
  • Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving e
  • Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  • Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
  • Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
  • Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such a

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareDesktop publishing softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemMobile location based services softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Aerosol foggersAerosol generatorsAgricultural tractorsAir compressorsAir samplersAnimal chutesAnimal head-locksAnimal measuring sticksAnimal tatooersArtificial insemination syringesBalersBed shapersBenchtop centrifugesBlood collection syringesCallicrate banding systemsAll terrain vehicles ATVAnimal hair clippersAnimal hair trimmersAnimal trailersAnimal vaccination syringesAutomated feed batch mixersAutomatic milking parlorsAutomatic watering devicesBackhoesBalling gunsBlood drawing syringesCastration equipmentCattle chutesCattle prodsClaw hammers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals45-2093.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Farm machinery operation — independently operate and maneuver tractors, sprayers, and balers across varied field conditions with reduced oversight.
  • Land preparation — select and apply appropriate plowing, contouring, or leveling techniques for different soil types and crop rotation plans.
  • Crop production management — execute a full seasonal cycle of tilling, pruning, and harvesting activities with minimal direct supervision on mid-scale operations.
  • Sample collection and handling — apply correct sampling protocols for both animal and plant specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation for research records.
  • Equipment setup and calibration — configure laboratory and field testing instruments to project specifications and verify calibration before data collection begins.
  • Experimental data recording — compile structured field and lab datasets using database software, ensuring accuracy and completeness for researcher review.
  • Facility and equipment maintenance — diagnose minor mechanical faults in agricultural tools and schedule or perform repairs to maintain operational readiness.
  • Specimen examination — assess crop and animal samples for signs of disease, nutritional deficiency, or environmental stress, flagging anomalies for senior review.
  • GIS and mobile tools — use geographic information system and mobile location-based software to map field zones and track agronomic conditions across a farm.
  • Coordination and communication — liaise with research staff and equipment operators to align daily field schedules and resolve routine workflow conflicts.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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