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cattle breeder

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Description

Cattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

animal nutrition livestock reproduction signs of animal illness livestock species health and safety regulations animal welfare legislation animal welfare computerised feeding systems

Practical Skills

maintain professional records assist in transportation of animals provide nutrition to animals milk animals maintain animal accommodation hygienic manage livestock monitor livestock operate farm equipment feed livestock assist animal birth manage animal biosecurity breed cattle select livestock control animal movement manage the health and welfare of livestock dispose of dead animals monitor the welfare of animals administer treatment to animals provide first aid to animals care for juvenile animals apply animal hygiene practices perform milk control create animal records administer drugs to facilitate breeding assess animal behaviour advise on livestock productivity maintain welfare of animals during transportation implement exercise activities for animals breed goats process dairy farm products advise on animal welfare assess animal nutrition train livestock and captive animals advise on animal purchase maintain equipment advise customers on appropriate pet care breed ostriches assess management of animals work with veterinarians