poultry breeder

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

administer drugs to facilitate breeding administer treatment to animals apply animal hygiene practices assist animal birth assist in transportation of animals breed poultry care for juvenile animals control animal movement create animal records dispose of dead animals handle feathers maintain animal accommodation maintain professional records manage animal biosecurity monitor the production of eggs monitor the welfare of animals operate farm equipment provide first aid to animals provide nutrition to animals

Essential Knowledge

animal nutrition animal welfare legislation health and safety regulations livestock species signs of animal illness

Optional Skills and Competences

advise customers on appropriate pet care advise on animal purchase advise on animal welfare assess animal behaviour assess animal nutrition assess management of animals implement exercise activities for animals maintain equipment maintain welfare of animals during transportation train livestock and captive animals work with veterinarians

Optional Knowledge

animal welfare computerised feeding systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d20fd82a-9d99-4335-ad83-87484e297a46

Status

released

Occupations

poultry breeder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI