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livestock worker

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Description

Livestock workers maintain the health and welfare of animals. They oversee the breeding/production and day-to-day care such as feeding and watering of animals.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

animal nutrition agronomical production principles biology livestock feeding computerised feeding systems equine dental diseases agritourism

Practical Skills

operate agricultural machinery maintain the farm recycle livestock manure control livestock disease breed stock assist animal birth perform farm equipment hygiene breed rabbits manage the health and welfare of livestock maintain farm equipment maintain pastures manage grain storage conduct shearing of wool milk animals clean rooms raise hens breed goats operate dairy farms process dairy farm products arrange tables manage crop production process harvested honey breed ducks harvest crop install irrigation systems monitor crops serve food in table service manage farm supplies breed snails handle pigs skin animals order supplies direct the preparation of food slaughter animals train horses monitor the production of eggs store raw food materials dock pig's tail present the farm facilities breed ostriches cut pig's teeth perform milk control handle feathers maintain linen operation