Other denominations
Animal nutrition technician, Animal nutrition specialist, Animal food technician
Description
The animal nutritionist researches, formulates and adapts the composition of food for animals, regardless of their species, taking into account their specific needs (for example, pregnancy, breast feeding, age), adding supplements if considered necessary for the animal's correct development or to correct nutritional deficiencies (for example, vitamins, gastric protectors, fibre, nutritional supplements). They combine all these elements in the most suitable formula, but also taking into account the raw materials within reach and the food's final price. They can work on a farm, at a livestock cooperative where they manufacture their own feed or at a company that manufactures balanced food for all types of animals, including those for intensive production (poultry farming, aquaculture, rabbit farming, pig farming, cattle raising, horses, sheep farming, pets and other production animals or pets) as well as farm animals and pets. Provides technical assistance and support to farms.
Tasks
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Centre per al desenvolupament professional Porta22
Barcelona Treball (Porta22)
Llacuna, 156-162, 08018 Barcelona
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Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 h