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85100.00 – Livestock labourers

Livestock labourers assist other farm workers to raise cattle, poultry and other animals, to help carry out feeding, health and breeding programs, to process animal products and to assist in the maintenance and repair of farm equipment and buildings.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Beef cattle farm worker
  • Cattle ranch labourer
  • Dairy farm worker
  • Livestock labourer
  • Poultry farm worker

Core competencies

  • Quality Control Testing to maintain the well-being of livestock, prevent the spread of illness and ensure the quality of animal products
  • Management of Material Resources to monitor the storage, handling and distribution of feed, medications, equipment and animal by-products
  • Multi-Limb Coordination to handle feeding equipment, navigate through pens and manage animals without causing harm
  • Trunk Strength to provide support when handling, lifting, carrying and moving heavy feed bags, equipment and animals
  • Adaptability to adjust methods and approaches to suit current conditions, such as weather changes to different types of animals and equipment
  • Knowledge in Livestock, Farm Animals & Wildlife to understand the needs of livestock and farm animals to provide appropriate care and identify the need for medical treatment

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Feed and tend livestock, poultry and other animals
  • Milk animals such as cows and goats, manually or with a machine
  • Sort, brand and handle animals
  • Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
  • Assist with breeding activities
  • May monitor health of animals and provide care
  • May prepare animals for transportation
  • May operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Additional information

  • Progression to other livestock worker positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (82030)
  • Managers in agriculture (80020)
  • Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (84120)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

85 – Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers

Sub-major group

851 – Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers

Minor group

8510 – Agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations

Unit group

85100 – Livestock labourers

Occupational profile

85100.00 – Livestock labourers

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