152331 Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer

• Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farm Manager

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of cattle and sheep for the production of meat, milk, wool, and breeding stock
• Organises mixed cattle and sheep farming operations and routines, such as feeding, herding, and drenching, and administration of vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock, and manages cattle and sheep breeding programs
• Organises cattle and sheep farming operations and routines, such as mustering, shearing, milking, and sterilising machines
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare, and condition of cattle and sheep, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity risk and disease
• Directs and oversees general cattle and sheep farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure, such as pens, fences, and sheds, and the preparation of pasture and fodder
• Organises the sale, purchase, and transportation of cattle and sheep for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of wool and milk
• Maintains and evaluates records of cattle and sheep farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages cattle and sheep farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
• May select, train, and supervise cattle and sheep farm workers