Livestock Keeper
かちくしいくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving the rearing management, breeding, health maintenance, and shipping of livestock.
Description
Livestock keepers are primarily responsible for the rearing management and breeding of livestock such as cattle, pigs, and sheep. They perform daily feeding and watering, cleaning and disinfecting bedding and facilities, environmental management (temperature and humidity), observe animal health conditions, and assist in disease prevention and treatment. Important tasks also include artificial insemination, breeding planning and implementation, adjusting shipping schedules, and feed compounding and storage management. Depending on the scale, ranch management, machinery operation, automated feeding system operation, and collaboration with veterinarians and feed manufacturers are also required.
Future Outlook
While improvements in food self-sufficiency rates and increased demand for high-value livestock farming are expected, challenges such as successor shortages and stricter regulations exist. The need for rearing personnel with expertise and efficiency technologies will continue to grow.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Farm Employment / Outdoor Work / Self-Employed Family Business / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Rearing Staff → Rearing Supervisor → Ranch Manager → Livestock Consultant → Independent Business (Ranch Owner)
Required Skills
Artificial Insemination Techniques / Breeding Management / Facility Cleaning / Feed Preparation and Feeding Techniques / Sanitation Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Animal Nursing Techniques / Basic Veterinary Medicine Knowledge / Feed Component Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexibility is needed to respond to weather changes and variations in animal conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is required for detailed tasks such as sanitation management and medication. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure heavy outdoor labor and long hours of work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many tasks follow procedures, with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Livestock Artificial Insemination Technician
Aliases
- Livestock Farmer
- Livestock Manager
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