ISCO Occupation Group 6121.5 Sheep Breeder
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Sheep Breeder: Sheep breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of sheep. They maintain the health and welfare of sheep.
Essential Skills
- Feed Livestock
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Assist In Transportation Of Animals
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Process Dairy Farm Products
- Manage Sheep Breeding
- Dispose Of Dead Animals
- Administer Specific Drugs To Facilitate Breeding
- Provide Nutrition To Animals
- Assist Animal Birth
- Shearing Of Wool
- Administer Treatment To Animals
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Operate Farm Equipment
- Select Livestock
- Provide First Aid To Animals
- Control Animal Movement
- Manage The Health And Welfare Of Livestock
- Create Animal Records
- Livestock Species
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Monitor Livestock
- Health And Safety Regulations
- Livestock Reproduction
- Animal Nutrition
- Care For Juvenile Animals
- Maintain Professional Records
- Manage Livestock
Optional Skills
- Advise Customers On Appropriate Pet Care
- Work With Veterinarians
- Assess Animal Nutrition
- Assess Management Of Animals
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Maintain Equipment
- Train Animals
- Computerised Feeding Systems
- Maintain Welfare Of Animals During Transportation
- Implement Exercise Activities For Animals
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Advise On Animal Purchase
- Animal Welfare
Alternative Names
- Goat Breeder
- Sheep Specialist
- Sheep Rearer
- Sheep Breeders
- Shearer
