skillfactor-pipeline/skills/horse-breeder/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — horse breeder

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 45-2021.00 (Animal Breeders) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 6121; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.
• [Supplemental] Bathe and groom animals.
• [Supplemental] Exercise animals to keep them in healthy condition.
• [Core] Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.
• [Core] Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
• [Supplemental] Place vaccines in drinking water, inject vaccines, or dust air with vaccine powder to protect animals from diseases.
• [Core] Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.
• [Core] Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
• [Core] Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.
• [Core] Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
• [Supplemental] Exhibit animals at shows.
• [Core] Build hutches, pens, and fenced yards.
• [Supplemental] Clip or shear hair on animals.
• [Supplemental] Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration.
• [Supplemental] Maintain logs of semen specimens used and animals bred.
• [Supplemental] Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.
• [Supplemental] Measure specified amounts of semen into calibrated syringes, and insert syringes into inseminating guns.
• [Supplemental] Inject prepared animal semen into female animals for breeding purposes, by inserting nozzle of syringe into vagina and depressing syringe plunger.
• [Supplemental] Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
• [Supplemental] Examine semen microscopically to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents, according to formulas.
• [Core] Brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust building climate control systems.
• Build agricultural structures.
• Care for animals.
• Clean equipment or facilities.
• Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
• Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.
• Maintain operational records.
• Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.
• Monitor animal behavior or condition.
• Order medical supplies or equipment.
• Perform animal breeding procedures.
• Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use.
• Promote agricultural or hunting activities.
• Provide care for animals.
• Purchase products or services.
• Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
• Sell agricultural products.
• Treat animal injuries or illnesses.