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Career Guidance Knowledge agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary K081 - agriculture K0811 - crop and livestock production Animal nutrition
Description
Aspects of how different animal species are fed and provided water. Different types of animal food, the quality criteria for animal food and methods to feed and give water to animals.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 15 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 17 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)
Essential for
- Bee breederBee breeders raise and care for honeybees for agricultural and commercial purposes, such as crop pollination and honey production. They construct and clean hives, induct wild swarm…
- Animal care attendantAnimal care attendants provide routine care for non-production animals, which may include feeding, watering, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, grooming, training and monitoring of…
- Fur animals breederFur animals breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of fur animals. They maintain the health and welfare of fur animals. Other titles The following job titles also refe…
- Horse breederHorse breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of horses. They maintain the health and welfare of horses. Duties The duties of a horse breeder include, but are not…
- Dog breederDog breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of dogs. They maintain the health and welfare of dogs. Duties Dog breeders typically do the following: Select dogs for breed…
- Pet and pet food specialised sellerPet and pet food specialised sellers sell pets, pet foods, accessories, care products and related services in specialised shops. Excludes animal groomers.Excludes animal trainers. …
- Livestock workerLivestock workers maintain the health and welfare of animals. They oversee the breeding/production and day-to-day care such as feeding and watering of animals. Duties Livestock wor…
- Sheep breederSheep breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of sheep. They maintain the health and welfare of sheep. Duties Sheep breeders typically do the following: Patrols, inspec…
- Cattle breederCattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle. Duties The duties of a cattle breeder include, but are not…
- Kennel supervisorKennel supervisors monitor the daily operations of the kennel under their supervision. They ensure that the pets kept in kennels are being properly handled and cared for. Kennel su…
- GroomGrooms provide practical daily horse care to ensure the horses health, welfare and safety.They take part in exercising horses, cleaning and maintaining the stables, buildings and t…
- Poultry breederPoultry breeders raise chickens to produce eggs or for meat retail. They typically feed and care for them, also keeping charts to select the optimum chickens for production and…
- Livestock advisorA livestock advisor is a professional who specializes in providing guidance and expertise on the management, health, and well-being of livestock. This role involves working with fa…
- Pig breederPig breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of pigs. They maintain the health and welfare of pigs. Duties The duties of a pig breeder include, but are not…
- ZookeeperZookeepers manage animals that are kept in captivity for conservation, education, research and/or to be displayed to the public. They are usually responsible for the feeding and th…
Optional for
- Kennel workerKennel workers handle animals in kennels or catteries and provide care for pets. They feed the animals, clean their cages, look after ill or old animals, groom them and…
- Poultry sexerPoultry sexers are specialists working in poultry farms determining the sex of the animals to separate the male from the female birds. Poultry sexers use two primary techniques fo…
Related skills
- Animal welfare legislation
- Control animal movement
- Assist in transportation of animals
- Monitor the welfare of animals
- Assess animal behaviour
- Advise on animal welfare
- Advise customers on appropriate pet care
- Manage animal biosecurity
- Provide nutrition to animals
- Create animal records
- Care for juvenile animals
- Work with veterinarians
Last updated on February 18, 2026
