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poultry breeder

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Description

Poultry breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of poultry. They maintain the health and welfare of poultry.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

animal nutrition 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 maintain animal accommodation hygienic operate farm equipment assist animal birth manage animal biosecurity control animal movement dispose of dead animals monitor the production of eggs monitor the welfare of animals breed poultry administer treatment to animals provide first aid to animals care for juvenile animals apply animal hygiene practices handle feathers create animal records administer drugs to facilitate breeding breed geese assess animal behaviour breed turkeys maintain welfare of animals during transportation implement exercise activities for animals advise on animal welfare breed ducks assess animal nutrition train livestock and captive animals advise on animal purchase maintain equipment handle poultry advise customers on appropriate pet care breed ostriches assess management of animals work with veterinarians