Animal breeder selecting and breeding animals based on their traits and genealogy, while caring for their health, feeding, and keeping records on their growth and breeding cycles
Experience
Animal Breeder
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Fed and watered animals, and cleaned and disinfected pens, cages, and yards
Observed animals to detect heat cycles and exercised them to induce estrus
Treated minor injuries and contacted veterinarians for serious animal health issues
Purchased and stocked supplies of feed and medicines for animal care
Selected animals for breeding based on knowledge of traits and desired offspring
Examined animals for symptoms of illness or injury to ensure their health
Recorded animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets
Skills
Working With People
Performing animal breeding, Caring for animals, Providing animal care
Core Skills
Monitoring animal behavior, Maintaining operational records
Checking & Planning
Marking agricultural products, Examining animals
Hands-On Work
Preparing materials for animals, Cleaning equipment and facilities, Building agricultural structures