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Continental Search Launches 2025 Industry Insights Surveys

Continental Search is launching a new set of Industry Insights Surveys to better understand what’s happening across the animal sciences and live production industry today.

In partnership with Swineweb, Poultry Producer, Beefweb, and Dairy Producer, these surveys build on our yearly salary studies and look deeper into real-world trends, challenges, and changes in operations, management, and sales. 

If you work in poultry live production, swine production, or animal sciences... Read more...

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7 Best Tips for Landing an Animal Science Job in 2023

Landing a job in animal science, this 2023 may have become more complex as the industry becomes more competitive. You need to keep up with the required specialized skills and training, plus the advancements in technology, biotechnology, and research on animal science. The rise in pet ownership and animal care may have created more job openings, but they require no less than the best candidates.

To increase your chances of a successful job hunt, here are seven tips you can follow: Read more...

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How to Get Promoted: Insider Tips from a Director of Sow Production

For those looking to take their career in the swine production industry to the next level, becoming a multi-site manager is a natural progression. However, the transition can be difficult and requires more skills and knowledge compared to working as a swine farm manager.

Recently, I had the opportunity to interview a successful Director of Sow Production, who shared valuable insights and advice for those looking to make this transition. Nick Weihs, Director of Sow Production for AMVC Management Services... Read more...

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Is an animal science degree worth it?

A year ago, I talked about careers in animal science in the “Coffee and Careers” series I did with SunswineGroup. Most animal science majors expect to become veterinarians. However, most of them don’t for the following reasons. They can’t handle surgery, they have a low GPA, their college debt is too high, or they discover their lack of chemistry with animals.

When becoming a veterinarian is ruled out, is an animal science degree still worth it? Well, they need to explore other career paths in animal science beyond becoming a veterinarian.

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