Dairy Helper
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Dairy helpers support the health and productivity of dairy herds by performing dairy cow management and rearing, milking operations, cow barn cleaning, feeding assistance, and other tasks at dairy farms.
Description
Dairy helpers support dairy cow care by being stationed at or dispatched to ranches operated by dairy farmers. Specifically, they perform milking operations, cow barn cleaning, feed preparation and feeding, udder health checks, herd behavior observation, and more to maintain cow health and stable milk production. The work involves early morning and nighttime shifts as well as heavy labor, requiring physical strength and attention.
Future Outlook
Demand for dairy helpers is high due to aging and labor shortages. However, as mechanization and automation advance, some tasks may be replaced, so acquiring specialized knowledge and multi-skilling will lead to stable employment opportunities.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Likes animals / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched / Early morning and night work / Live-in / Ranch work / Shift work
Career Path
Dairy Worker → Assistant Ranch Manager → Ranch Manager → Livestock Business Owner → Livestock Consultant
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation (Basic) / Dairy Cow Health Observation / Feeding Assistance / Livestock Barn Cleaning and Hygiene Management / Milking Operations
Recommended Skills
Artificial Insemination Assistance / Feed Formulation / Livestock Diseases / Milking Machine Operation, Cleaning, and Maintenance Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required to detect changes in dairy cows' health conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to endure heavy labor and early morning work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work does not require much specialized analytical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little need for generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the work does not require advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
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