Description
Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock. Make sure the animal has a clean and quiet place where it can give birth. Have clean drying towels handy at hand and a bottle filled with iodine.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 11 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)
Essential for
- 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…
- ShepherdShepherds manage the welfare and movement of livestock, especially sheep, goats and other grazing animals, in a variety of surroundings. Other titles The following job titles also …
- 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…
- 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…
- Equine workerEquine workers provide caring activities for horses and ponies. Duties The duties of an equine worker include, but are not limited to: Caring and feeding of ponies and horses,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
Optional for
- Equine yard managerEquine yard managers are responsible for the day to day running of the yard including managing staff, care of the horses, all aspects of health and safety and dealing…