Animal producers, all other, include those those engaged in breeding, raising and tending non-domesticated mammals, game and other birds (except poultry), snails, snakes and other reptiles, as well as various insects and animals used for laboratory tests, for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations, zoos and circuses, or at markets.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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Job Responsibilities
- Monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce, and planning and coordinating production accordingly
- Raising, feeding and tending animals
- Monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain
- Performing duties related to animal reproduction, such as breeding, artificial insemination and helping with animal births
- Renting or investing in, and maintaining and cleaning, buildings, machinery, equipment and structures
- Slaughtering and skinning animals and preparing animal products for market
- Storing and carrying out some processing of produce
- Promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies, and maintaining and evaluating records of activities and transactions
- Training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions
