Livestock unit technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Manage the livestock related tasks on the farm.

Feed and water livestock daily and monitor their condition and behaviour

Monitor health and identify signs of illness, injury, or nutritional deficiency

Assist with routine veterinary and husbandry procedures including vaccinations and treatments

Manage animal housing by bedding, mucking out, and ventilation adjustments

Assist with breeding activities including serving, pregnancy testing, and parturition

Maintain accurate herd records including movements, treatments, and production data

Carry out biosecurity routines to prevent the introduction and spread of disease

Physiology, behaviour, and welfare requirements of the main livestock species

Nutrition and feeding management for different production stages including breeding and finishing

Disease recognition, biosecurity protocols, and when to call the veterinary surgeon

Breeding and reproduction management including artificial insemination techniques

Safe handling, restraint, and movement of livestock

Livestock record-keeping systems and their role in traceability and assurance schemes

Relevant legislation including the Animal Welfare Act and farm assurance standards

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