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pig breeder

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Description

Pig breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of pigs. They maintain the health and welfare of pigs.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

animal nutrition livestock reproduction signs of animal illness livestock species livestock feeding 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 manage livestock monitor livestock operate farm equipment feed livestock assist animal birth manage animal biosecurity select livestock breed pigs handle pigs 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 create animal records administer drugs to facilitate breeding assess animal behaviour maintain welfare of animals during transportation implement exercise activities for animals advise on animal welfare assess animal nutrition train livestock and captive animals advise on animal purchase maintain equipment advise customers on appropriate pet care assess management of animals work with veterinarians