Animal Husbandry Technology Instructor
しいくぎじゅつしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who provides technical guidance and advice on the husbandry of animals and fish at sites in the livestock and fisheries industries, aiming to improve productivity and animal welfare.
Description
Animal Husbandry Technology Instructors visit sites such as livestock farms and aquaculture operations to provide technical guidance on feed formulation, husbandry environment settings, breeding management, disease prevention, and sanitation management. They identify on-site issues, propose and implement improvements, and are also responsible for planning and operating training sessions, creating technical materials, and providing information on the latest technologies and breeds. They contribute to improving productivity and quality and building sustainable production systems.
Future Outlook
In the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries, where aging and labor shortages are progressing, the demand for technical guidance to support sustainable production is increasing. The introduction of smart agriculture and smart aquaculture using ICT and AI is advancing, and the role of highly specialized instructors will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cooperative / Problem-Conscious / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Office Work / On-Site Visits / Outdoor Work / Public Institution Employment / Training Session Planning and Operation
Career Path
Animal Husbandry Technology Instructor (Junior) → Senior Animal Husbandry Technology Instructor → Chief Animal Husbandry Technology Instructor → Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Technology Extension Officer → Research and Development (University/Research Institution)
Required Skills
Breeding Management / Data Analysis / Disease Prevention and Sanitation Management / Environmental Control Technology / Feed Management
Recommended Skills
GIS Utilization / ICT Agriculture Technology / Presentation Skills / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because rapid responses to environmental changes such as weather and market fluctuations are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes in feed formulation or environmental management can affect productivity. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing and guidance with farmers and related parties are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn the latest husbandry technologies and breed trends. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is outdoor work for long hours and handling of heavy materials. |
| Problem Solving | Because prompt responses to sudden problems on site are necessary. |
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