ISCO Occupation Group 6121.1 Cattle Breeder
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Cattle Breeder: Cattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Livestock
- Create Animal Records
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Health And Safety Regulations
- Manage Livestock
- Operate Farm Equipment
- Control Animal Movement
- Livestock Species
- Livestock Reproduction
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Assist In Transportation Of Animals
- Provide First Aid To Animals
- Provide Nutrition To Animals
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Animal Nutrition
- Perform Milk Control
- Administer Treatment To Animals
- Care For Juvenile Animals
- Assist Animal Birth
- Manage Cattle Breeding
- Select Livestock
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Manage The Health And Welfare Of Livestock
- Maintain Professional Records
- Dispose Of Dead Animals
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Milk Animals
- Feed Livestock
- Administer Specific Drugs To Facilitate Breeding
Optional Skills
- Advise On Animal Purchase
- Animal Welfare
- Computerised Feeding Systems
- Advise Customers On Appropriate Pet Care
- Train Animals
- Work With Veterinarians
- Assess Management Of Animals
- Advise On Livestock Productivity
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Implement Exercise Activities For Animals
- Maintain Equipment
- Assess Animal Nutrition
- Maintain Welfare Of Animals During Transportation
- Process Dairy Farm Products
Alternative Names
- Cattle Specialist
- Cattle Breeders
- Cattle Rearer
