Animal Scientist how-to

How to Run a Feed Trial

Trials prove what works.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Trials prove what works. In short: set; randomize; weigh, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Set the question.

  2. Randomize animals.

  3. Weigh at start.

  4. Feed treatments.

  5. Weigh at intervals.

  6. Analyze.

Safety reminders for animal scientists

  • Handle animals safely
  • Follow biosecurity
  • Follow animal welfare rules
  • Wear PPE

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