First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry & Animal Care Workers
Also called:
Farm Manager, Sow Farm Manager, Animal Care Supervisor, Cattle Manager
What they do:
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal husbandry or animal care workers.
On the job, you would:
- Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior; notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
- Monitor animal care, maintenance, or breeding; or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.
- Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
Math and Science
Business
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Resource Management
- selecting and managing the best workers for a job
- managing your time and the time of other people
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hearing and Speech
- recognize spoken words
- speak clearly
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
- Valley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305
Spreadsheet software
Expert system software
- Valley Agricultural Software Feed Watch
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high school diploma or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$43,660
per year, on average
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