Livestock Sanitary Inspector (non-veterinarians)
かちくぼうえきいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who prevents and monitors infectious diseases in livestock, conducting prompt inspections and quarantine measures upon outbreaks.
Description
Livestock Sanitary Inspectors (non-veterinarians) belong to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries or prefectural agricultural administrative agencies, primarily handling on-site inspections for livestock infectious diseases such as those in cattle, pigs, and chickens, sample collection from livestock, quarantine, disinfection work, epidemiological surveys, report preparation, and quarantine guidance to farmers. They perform duties under veterinarian supervision, engaging in surveillance and patrol during peacetime, and emergency quarantine responses, disinfection, and isolation measures during outbreaks, contributing to livestock hygiene maintenance and agricultural stability.
Future Outlook
Quarantine of livestock infectious diseases is essential for ensuring agricultural safety, and amid increasing risks of emerging infectious diseases due to globalization and climate change, demand for specialized personnel is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Civil servant / Emergency response / Outdoor fieldwork / Shift work
Career Path
Livestock Sanitary Inspector (Junior) → Livestock Sanitary Inspector (Senior) → Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department Staff → Local Staff of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries → National Public Servant
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of animal handling / Disinfection and quarantine / Farm sanitation management / Inspection techniques / Report writing
Recommended Skills
Epidemiology basics / First aid / GIS utilization / Inter-agency coordination skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss subtle signs of abnormality. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing with farmers and related organizations is necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To quickly respond to new livestock diseases and changes in methods. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of outdoor work and sampling. |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental endurance is required for emergency responses during disease outbreaks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work follows standard procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on basic record-keeping than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Livestock Quarantine Training
Aliases
- Livestock Quarantine Officer
- Quarantine Technician
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