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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dusty. Odours. Dairy. Livestock. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Tasks: Develop specific plans to prioritize. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly . Treat livestock health issues. Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures. Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Formulate feeding program. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Select livestock for sale. Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs. Maintain work records and logs. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Perform general farm duties. Supervision: 5-10 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Milking system (automated). Storage and silage system. Tractor. Area of specialization: Cattle breeding. Dairy cattle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime required. Health benefits: Health care plan.