45-2093.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.

Primary Directive

Ensure the health and productivity of livestock on the farm.

Execution Steps

1
Feed and water livestock
The agent feeds and waters livestock while monitoring their food and water supplies.
2
Examine animals for health
The agent examines animals to detect any signs of illness, injury, or disease.
3
Administer medical treatment
The agent provides medical treatment, including administering medications and vaccinations.
4
Maintain equipment and facilities
The agent inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment, buildings, and enclosures.
5
Record growth and production data
The agent maintains records of growth, feeding, production, and costs associated with livestock.

Toolbox Requirements

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.