Animal Breeders

01

Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.

02

Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.

03

Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.

04

Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.

05

Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.

06

Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.

07

Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.

08

Place vaccines in drinking water, inject vaccines, or dust air with vaccine powder to protect animals from diseases.

09

Bathe and groom animals.

10

Exercise animals to keep them in healthy condition.