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Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$35.1k
Annual median Salary
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Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
39%
Some college, no degree
25%
High school diploma or equivalent
18%
Less than high school diploma
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Cowboy
Herdsman
Livestock Handler
Ranch Hand