Cattle Breeder Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

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Livestock species and relevant genetics.

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Animal Breeding and Genetics

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Understand natural and artificial reproduction techniques, gestation periods and birthing for livestock. Understand the humane destruction of relevant animals in accordance with national legislation.

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Bovine Reproduction

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Aspects of how different animal species are fed and provided water. Different types of animal food, the quality criteria for animal food and methods to feed and give water to …

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A Practical Guide to the Feeding of Organic Farm Animals: Pigs, Poultry, Cattle, Sheep and Goats

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Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

Physical, behavioural and environmental signs of health and ill health in various animals.

Administer specific drugs for synchronisation of breeding cycles to animals in accordance with veterinary and owner instructions. This includes the safe use and storage of drugs and equipment and record …

Administer animal medical interventions, including the treatments performed, medicines used, and assessments of the state of health.

Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock.

Assist with the transportation of animals, including the loading and unloading of animals, the preparation of the transport vehicle, and maintaining the wellbeing of the animal throughout the transport process.

Assess the needs of the offspring and juvenile animals. Take appropriate action without delay in case of problems with the health of the offspring or juvenile.

Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.

Create animal records according to industry relevant information and using appropriate record keeping systems.

Dispose of dead animals which are not considered a source of meat. Bury or cremate the animal based on the wishes of the owners or on other criteria.

Make sure animal enclosures such as habitats, terrariums, cages or kennels are in the appropriate and hygienic condition. Clean the enclosure and provide new bedding material if called for.

Produce and maintain records of work performed.

Plan and use appropriate biosafety measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure effective overall biosecurity. Maintain and follow biosecurity procedures and infection control when working with animals, including recognising …

Plan and use appropriate hygiene measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure an effective overall hygiene. Maintain and follow hygiene procedures and regulations when working with animals, communicate site …

Manage production programmes, birth plans, sales, feed purchase orders, materials, equipment, housing, location and stock management. Manage the destruction of relevant animals in humane manner and in accordance with national …

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 …

Monitor animals' physical condition and behaviour and report any concerns or unexpected changes, including signs of health or ill-health, appearance, condition of the animals' accommodation, intake of food and water …

Supervise the smooth running of farm equipment which can include high pressure cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning and monitor the temperature of premises. Make sure tractors and other vehicles …

Administer emergency treatment to prevent deterioration of the condition, suffering and pain until veterinary assistance can be sought. Basic emergency treatment needs to be done by non-veterinarians prior to first-aid …

Provide food and water to animals. This includes preparing food and water for animals and reporting any changes in the animal feeding or drinking habits.

Tag, sort and separate animals by purpose and destination taking into account the condition of the animal and relevant legislation

Calculate feed rations for all stages of growth and prepare, distribute and control quality of fodder.

Manage a suitable environment for cattle breeding. Select and prepare the appropriate habitats for specific kinds of cattle. Monitor the cattle's growth and health and ensure correct feeding. Determinate when …

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

Monitor and record the production and the welfare of the livestock.

Carry out controlling the quality and quantity of the milk following biosecurity regulations.

Universally recognized animal welfare needs as applied to species, situation and occupation. These are: need for a suitable environment need for a suitable diet need to be able to exhibit …

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Bridging Research Disciplines to Advance Animal Welfare Science

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Improving Animal Welfare

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The functioning of computered controlled systems that provide animal feeding.

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Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry

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Provide information to customers on how to feed and care for pets, appropriate food choices, vaccination needs, etc.

Advise clients and customers on the purchase of animals.

Prepare and provide information to individuals or groups of people on how to promote the health and well-being of animals, and how risks to animal health and welfare may be …

Observe and evaluate the behaviour of animals in order to work with them safely and recognise deviations from normal behaviour that signal compromised health and welfare.

Assess the nutrition status of animals, diagnose dietary imbalances and prescribe correction.

Evaluate the management of a wide range of animals including the care, welfare and housing environment of animals in a zoo, wildlife park, stable, farm or animal research facility.

Provide exercise opportunities that are suitable for respective animals and meet their particular physical requirements.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Keep the health and welfare of animals during transportation, including frequent monitoring for signs of stress and symptoms of ill health.

Train animals to facilitate their routine husbandry, for treatment, and/or public demonstrations.

Consult veterinarians and assist them in the examination and nursing of animals.

Advise on improving livestock health and productivity, strengthening efficiency and value of the livestock by using appropriate methods and taking into account the livestock species.

Carry out on-farm processing of diary products using appropriate methods and equipment, following food hygiene regulations.