Description
Animal artificial insemination technicians are in charge of the impregnation of an animal using collected semen, in accordance with national legislation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
maintain professional recordsassess animal behaviourevaluate semenselect semen for artificial insemination of animalshandle veterinary emergenciescarry out artificial insemination of livestockmanage animal biosecurityhandle frozen semenstore semenmaintain breeding equipmentapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingmonitor the welfare of animalsapply animal hygiene practicesevaluate animal pregnancyadminister drugs to facilitate breedinginsert sementake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary sciencekeep records of animal inseminationsdevelop an animal handling strategyinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsassess animal's conditionplan animal breeding programmestreat animals ethicallyprepare livestock for artificial inseminationdeal with challenging peoplefollow work scheduleinspect datacalculate optimal time for inseminationunderstand the animal's situationselect breeding stockcollaborate with animal related professionalsmake decisions regarding the animal's welfarecope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector