Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses

Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Type of Farm Operations Livestock; Hog and pig farming

Area of Specialization Swine; Dairy cattle; Beef cattle

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Maintain work records and logs

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English