Animal Breeders use a knowledge of genetics and animal science to select and breed animals to produce offspring with desired traits and characteristics.
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- Animal Breeders
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics
- Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches
- Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets
- Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines
- Build hutches, pens, and fenced yards
- Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries
- Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury
- Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.2%
Job Openings 77
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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