Livestock Farmers ANZSCO 121399: Job, Salary & Visas

Livestock Farmers nec ANZSCO 121399

A Livestock Farmers nec ANZSCO 121399 is a professional who manages and coordinates the farming activities of various animals not specified under other farming categories, ensuring their health and productivity. They raise animals like cattle, sheep, cows and many more. They are responsible for breeding and raising the livestock for the production of the honey, meat, milk, skin, eggs and wool. They monitor the health of the animals, conduct disease control activities, and maintain their level of nutrition. They also play an important role in managing marketing activities, handling the budget, keeping records, planning production, and managing finances.

The duties of a Livestock Farmer nec also involve checking for staff requirements, hiring them and providing them required training and supervising them. They are responsible for all kinds of farming activities that also include maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder. Their duties include managing sales and purchases and transportation of the livestock. They are responsible for managing the capital of the business and all the financial activities like planning the budget, taxation, debts and management of the loans. To work under this occupation, you will be required to have a strong knowledge of business management, animal healthcare and farming operations. Also, fulfilling the required criteria is mandatory in order to qualify for this occupation.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Livestock Producer
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	121399

Livestock Farmers nec Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

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In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Also, you will be required to have at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool.
Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock.
Providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
Organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce.
Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder.
Maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems.
Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce.
Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly.
Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management.
May select, train and supervise staff and contractors.