Livestock Rearer
かちくしいくしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that properly rears and manages livestock such as cattle, pigs, and chickens, performing tasks including breeding, health management, and feed formulation.
Description
Livestock rearers daily manage livestock such as cattle, pigs, and chickens within rearing facilities, performing environmental maintenance such as feeding, watering, cleaning, and disinfection. They observe individual animals' physical conditions and behaviors to enable early disease detection and implement preventive measures in collaboration with veterinarians. For breeding management, they provide support from confirming estrus to delivery, and improve production efficiency and quality through feed formulation design as well as recording and analysis of growth data. They also handle the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, fulfilling a role in supporting sustainable livestock farming operations that consider hygiene management and animal welfare.
Future Outlook
Due to stable demand for meat consumption and rising awareness of food safety, demand for rearers who can utilize hygiene management and labor-saving technologies will continue. Smart livestock farming using IoT and data analysis will advance, increasing the value of personnel with advanced ICT skills and data analysis capabilities.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Fixed Schedule / Full-time / Outdoor Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Rearer → Rearing Staff → Chief Rearer → Farm Manager → Livestock Consultant
Required Skills
Animal Health Observation and Preventive Measures / Feed Formulation Design / Livestock Barn Environment Management / Machinery and Equipment Operation / Rearing Record Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Bookkeeping / Livestock Artificial Insemination Technician / Livestock Technology Certification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | It is necessary not to overlook minute changes in animal health or the rearing environment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of outdoor work and heavy labor, requiring physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | Detailed planning is required for feeding and breeding management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because responses to sudden situations such as climate fluctuations or disease outbreaks are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because rearing methods basically follow established procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Technology Certification (Livestock Division)
- Prefectural Governor Registered Livestock Artificial Insemination Technician
Aliases
- Livestock Farmer
- Livestock Farming Household
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- Dairy Farmer
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