Livestock Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who improves productivity and quality management through livestock rearing, breeding, health management, feed design, etc. Uses scientific methods to enhance the efficiency of livestock farming operations.
Description
Livestock technicians handle the rearing management of livestock such as cattle, pigs, and chickens, develop breeding plans, introduce technologies for productivity improvement, feed design, health management, and disease prevention. They optimize rearing environments, genetic breeding, and introduce ICT-utilizing smart agriculture technologies to improve quality and reduce costs. Tasks range from practical on-site work to data analysis and experiments at research institutions.
Future Outlook
Increasing demand for advanced and efficient livestock technology due to growing interest in food safety and quality management, as well as requests for reducing environmental impact. Expertise is required through integration with genetic breeding and smart agriculture technologies.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Experimental Tasks / Long Hours / Outdoor Work / Team-Based
Career Path
Agricultural Research Institute Researcher → Farm Manager → Livestock Consultant → Graduate School (Livestock Science) → Public Servant (Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Technical Position)
Required Skills
Animal Physiology / Basic Agricultural Knowledge / Breeding Management / Disease Prevention and Hygiene Management / Feed Design and Nutrition Management
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Genetic Breeding / Machinery and Equipment Management / Rearing Record Management / Veterinary Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | The ability to respond to changing environments such as weather and disease outbreaks is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss subtle abnormalities or symptoms. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of new specialized knowledge such as feed science and genetic breeding is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure heavy outdoor labor and long hours of work. |
Related Qualifications
- Livestock Artificial Insemination License
Aliases
- Livestock Technician
Related Jobs
- Animal Keeper
- Dairy Technician
- Farm Manager
- Veterinarian