Kentucky
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 45-2093
Description
Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.
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Education Requirements
No formal educational credential
Growth Opportunity
5.50% growth rate
300 annual job openings
Wage Range
$16/hour
14.11
15.94
19.46
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
(less than one month)
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