Description
Livestock advisors provide complex specialist advice to farmers and livestock breeders to ensure that their business and production is optimised.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
livestock selection principlesanimal nutritionbiosecurityquality criteria for livestock feed productioncustomer relationship managementlivestock reproductionsustainable agricultural production principlesmarketing principleslivestock farming systemslivestock speciesconsultation methodslivestock feedinghealth and safety regulationscrop production principlesanimal welfare legislationecologyturf managementcomputerised feeding systemsorganic farmingagricultural business managementagritourism
Practical Skills
make decisions regarding livestock managementmanage livestocksupervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settingsadvise on livestock productivitycomply with agricultural code of practiceresearch livestock productionuse agricultural information systems and databasesestimate costs in farmuse different communication channelsuse milk control softwaremonitor livestockoperate farm equipmentrecycle livestock manurefeed livestockdevelop personal skillsmanage animal biosecurityselect livestockmanage farm suppliesmanage agricultural staffmanage the health and welfare of livestockdevelop management plansmaintain farm equipmentapply animal hygiene practicesmanage production enterprisemanage brand assetsmanage stable