Description
Assess the current health status of your livestock. Manage any existing disease or disorder, including the requirements for isolation of livestock. Plan and manage a livestock health and welfare plan including clearly defined targets, consulting with specialists/advisers where appropriate. Work closely with the veterinary surgeon and other specialist consultants/advisers.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 4 occupations
- Total: 11 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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
- Mixed farmerMixed farmers are responsible for managing all aspects of livestock and crop production as a small enterprise or for self-sufficiency. Duties The duties of a mixed farmer include, …
- Farm managerFarm managers plan and organise the daily operations, resourcing and business management of animal producing farms. Duties The duties of a farm manager include, but are not limited…
- 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…
- 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…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026