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.
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Salary Information
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals: $36,150 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Care for animals. | General |
| Operate farming equipment. | General |
| Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems. | General |
| Treat animal injuries or illnesses. | General |
| Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use. | General |
| Transport animals, crops, or equipment. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. | General |
| Perform animal breeding procedures. | General |
| Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior. | General |
| Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| BCL Landview Systems WinCrop | Data base user interface and query software |
| Farm Works Software Trac | Data base user interface and query software |
| Lancaster DHIA PCDART | Data base user interface and query software |
| Valley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305 | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Equine Facility Manager Level 2 - Stable Manager | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Equine Facility Manager Level 3 - Herd Manager | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Equine Facility Manager Level 4 - Equine Facility Manager | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |