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Animal Breeders

SOC 45-2021.00

Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

Zone 2 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.2

Active Listening

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Science

3.0

Active Learning

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Sales and Marketing

3.9

Administration and Management

3.5

Biology

3.3

Mathematics

3.2

Clerical

3.1

Production and Processing

2.9

English Language

2.8

Key Tasks

1Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.

2Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.

3Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.

4Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.

5Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.

Also Known As

Animal Breeder Animal Husbandman Animal Husbandry Technician Animal Technician Artificial Insemination Technician (AI Technician) Artificial Inseminator Aviculturist Bee Breeder Breeder Breeding Manager