Maintain breeding equipment

Operate and care for the equipment used in breeding procedures. This includes, when disposable equipment is not used, effective cleaning and disinfection, in order to avoid transmission of diseases, and to ensure a high welfare standard of the animals.

clean and disinfect breeding equipment
ensure disinfection of breeding equipment
manage breeding equipment
maintain equipment for breeding

skill/competence

sector-specific

Maintain breeding equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Animal artificial insemination technician: Animal artificial insemination technicians are in charge of the impregnation of an animal using collected semen, in accordance with national legislation.
Animal embryo transfer technician: Animal embryo transfer technicians aid and support the carrying out of embryo transfer under veterinary supervision in accordance with national legislation.

Maintain breeding equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Maintain breeding equipment – ESCO