Animal Breeders
On the Job
Animal Breeders select and breed animals according to their genetic traits and characteristics. They may keep records.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use.
- Maintain operational records.
- Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
- Build agricultural structures.
- Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.
- Remove skin or other body parts from animals.
- Monitor animal behavior or condition.
- Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.
Typical Working Conditions
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
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