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Trabalho feito por: Cláudia Teixeira Gonçalo Dinis

Chicken sexer

What is Chick Sexing?

• Chick sexing is the technique of determining the sex of newborn chicks.

• Separate males and females for commercial production purposes (eggs or meat).

• Industrial poultry farming

Sex Identification Methods:

• Cloaca sexing:

Visual examination of the chick's cloaca. Most accurate and common method, requires advanced training.

• Feather Sexing:

It is based on the growth and pattern of the feathers. Applicable only to strains genetically modified for this differentiation.

Sex Identification Methods:

• Color Sexing:

Used in breeds where males and females have different colored plumage at birth.

• DNA sexing:

More precise laboratory method, but little used due to high cost.

Odor judge

What is an Odor Judge?

• Professional specialized in evaluating smells for product testing and sensory research.

• Measure the quality, intensity and acceptance of odors in cosmetics, food, hygiene products, among others.

• Perfume, cosmetics, food, personal hygiene, pharmaceutical and environmental control industries.

Main Activities:

• Test fragrances and aromas (perfumes, deodorants, creams, detergents, etc).
• Assess body odors (to test the effectiveness of deodorants and hygiene products).
• Detect undesirable smells (in packaging, fabrics, food and environments).
• Analyze olfactory changes over time (fragrance durability tests).
• Classify and describe odors accurately (using intensity and quality scales).

Pet food tester

What is a Pet Food Tester?

• Professional who tests pet food, evaluating flavor, texture, aroma and quality.

• Ensure pet food is safe, nutritious and enjoyable.

• Feed and pet food industry.

Main Activities:

• Tasting animal food (yes, some professionals taste the food).
• Evaluate texture, smell and palatability of products.
• Analyze ingredients and nutritional balance (in collaboration with veterinary nutritionists).
• Monitor the quality and safety of food before commercialization.
• Test new formulations to improve taste and acceptance by animals.

Snake Milker

What is a Snake Milker?

• Professional specialized in extracting venom from snakes for research, production of antidotes and medicines.

• Collect snake venom safely and effectively for use in medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.

• Research laboratories, zoos, pharmaceutical industries and snake management centers.

Main Activities:

• Capture and contain venomous snakes with safety equipment.
• Stimulate venom secretion by pressing the snake's fangs against a collection container.
• Store and preserve the poison in ideal conditions for analysis and production of medicines.
• Monitor the health of the snakes to ensure they are not harmed by the process.

Main Activities:

• Work with scientists and doctors to develop antidotes and treatments for bites.

• Educate the public about the importance of snakes in nature and the benefits of their venom in medicine.

Webgraphy:

• https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/snake-milker
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_sexing
• https://prezi.com/gacitzhszsl_/odor-judge/
• https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/food-careers/food-taster3.htm
• Some help from chatgpt

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