Milk animals

Milk cows and other farm animals, manually or using mechanical means.

Applies to cattle, sheep and goat

drawing milk from animals
milk drawing from animals
animal milking
milking animals
milk animals
animals milking
draw milk from animals

skill/competence

sector-specific

Milk animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Shepherd: Shepherds manage the welfare and movement of livestock, especially sheep, goats and other grazing animals, in a variety of surroundings.

Cattle breeder: Cattle breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of cattle. They maintain the health and welfare of cattle.

Milk animals 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.

Livestock worker: Livestock 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.

References

1. Milk animals – ESCO