Group
Occupation
841234 Livestock Husbandry Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
841234 Livestock Husbandry Worker
Performs animal husbandry duties for livestock, such as lamb marking, mulesing, vaccinating, drenching, foot paring, and hoof trimming.
Farriers are excluded from this occupation. Farriers are included in Occupation 331933 Farrier.
Alternative title
- Livestock Contractor
Specialisations
- Barefoot Trimmer (Horses)
- Cattle Hoof Trimmer
- Lamb Marker
- Muleser
- Sheep Foot Parer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Assists with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock, including patrolling, inspecting, and reporting on condition of livestock
- Provides livestock with feed and water, and implements livestock welfare programs
- Performs animal husbandry duties for livestock, such as lamb and calf marking, mulesing, foot paring, and hoof trimming
- Administers vaccines and drenches to livestock to prevent diseases