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"Animal nutritionists can be found in many different areas," says Ronald Lemenager. He is a professor of animal nutrition at Purdue University. "There are many in private feed industries, and more doing research at universities."

Mad cow disease has raised the public's awareness of the importance of animal nutrition and what is being fed to animals.

"Although in the United States, [mad cow disease] is a bit of a non-issue," says Lemenager.

"Because we protected ourselves early, it in itself hasn't increased a need for animal nutritionists. But a realization of the importance of nutrition in feeding animals is becoming better researched and better understood."

Salaries for animal nutritionists vary, depending on the actual work and the nutritionist's level of education. "Some nutritionists have master's level and many working in research have PhDs. That makes a difference," says Lemenager.

Earnings and employment information from the U.S. Department of Labor is not available for this field at this time.

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