Poultry Technical Instructor
ようけいぎじゅつしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who provides technical support and guidance on chicken breed improvement, rearing management, hygiene management, disease prevention, etc., to poultry farmers and related organizations.
Description
Poultry technical instructors are affiliated with poultry farms, agricultural extension centers, public institutions, etc., and provide a wide range of technical guidance including poultry house design and management, feed formulation, hygiene management, disease prevention and countermeasures, and breed improvement support. They support the analysis of production data and the introduction and operation of environmental control systems to improve chicken growth conditions and production efficiency. They also promote farmers' skill improvement through the creation of rearing manuals and holding training sessions, and provide guidance on environmentally considerate poultry farming technologies such as biosecurity measures and chicken manure treatment. Continuous learning and on-site response are essential due to the need to introduce the latest technologies and respond to ICT agriculture.
Future Outlook
Due to the need for stable supply and quality improvement of domestic meat and egg demand, the demand for poultry technical instructors is expected to be maintained to a certain extent. In recent years, smart livestock farming through ICT and data utilization is progressing, and the importance of personnel with IT skills is increasing.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / Good explanatory skills / Keen observation skills / Patient
Work Style
Agricultural Cooperative Employment / Fieldwork / Flexitime System / Public Institution Employment / Travel Required
Career Path
Junior Technical Instructor → Senior Technical Instructor → Agricultural Extension Officer → Research Institution Staff → Agricultural Consultant
Required Skills
Disease Prevention and Hygiene Management / Feed Formulation Design / Poultry House Management / Production Data Analysis
Recommended Skills
Breed Improvement / Environmental Control System Operation / IoT Agriculture Technology / Leadership
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical thinking is required for production data analysis and feed formulation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details such as hygiene management and temperature control is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing and guidance with on-site farmers and related organizations are necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn the latest rearing techniques and disease countermeasures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for farm visits and work assistance. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response is required in cases of disease outbreaks or production trouble resolution. |
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