Animal Breeders
O*NET Code: 45-2021.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
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💼 Also Known As
Animal BreederAnimal HusbandmanAnimal Husbandry TechnicianAnimal TechnicianArtificial Insemination Technician (AI Technician)Artificial InseminatorAviculturistBee BreederBreederCanary BreederCat BreederChicken FancierDairy HusbandmanDairy Husbandry WorkerDog BreederEquine BreederFur FarmerHorse BreederHusbandry TechnicianLarge Animal Husbandry Technician
⚡ Skills (8)
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Science3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (22)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
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🔥Adobe Creative Cloud software
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🔥Adobe Illustrator
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🔥Adobe InDesign
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🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Breedtrak
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0KinTraks
Data base user interface and query software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Questionmark Perception
Analytical or scientific software
0Respondus
Computer based training software
0Reudink Software ZooEasy
Data base user interface and query software
0VSN International GenStat
Analytical or scientific software
0Winners Programs BirdStud
Data base user interface and query software
0Winners Programs Uni-Stud
Data base user interface and query software
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