Livestock Assistant
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that assists in raising livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens on livestock farms, handling daily management tasks like feeding, cleaning, and health observation.
Description
Livestock assistants prepare the breeding environment for livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens, performing a wide range of tasks including feeding, cleaning, disinfection, milking assistance, health condition observation and recording, and breeding management assistance. Work is mainly outdoors or in barns, and may involve early morning or night shifts, as well as long hours during peak seasons. Prioritizing animal health and welfare, they thoroughly manage hygiene and safety measures while working.
Future Outlook
While the demand for assistance in livestock breeding is expected to remain stable due to the decrease in agricultural workers caused by aging and declining birthrate, the introduction of labor-saving and mechanization technologies and the utilization of foreign workers are anticipated to progress.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Possibility of Long Hours / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Night
Career Path
Livestock Assistant → Livestock Worker → Livestock Technician → Livestock Farm Owner
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation (Basic) / Disinfection and Cleaning Work / Feed Adjustment / Health Status Observation and Recording / Record Management
Recommended Skills
Artificial Insemination / Basic Veterinary Medicine Knowledge / Livestock-Related Legal Knowledge / Tractor Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond flexibly to weather and livestock behavior. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately grasp the health and hygiene status of livestock. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required to carry heavy feed and continue long hours of work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is a lot of long outdoor work and early morning shifts, imposing physical and mental strain. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is centered on routine tasks, with few opportunities for creative idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple record management, with little advanced numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Livestock Breeding Assistance
- Livestock Worker Assistance
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