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)
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🔥Microsoft Access
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🔥Microsoft Excel
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🔥Microsoft Office software
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🔥Microsoft Outlook
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🔥Microsoft SharePoint
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🔥Microsoft Windows
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🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Breedtrak
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0Email software
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0KinTraks
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0Microsoft Internet Explorer
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0Questionmark Perception
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0Respondus
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0Reudink Software ZooEasy
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0VSN International GenStat
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0Winners Programs BirdStud
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0Winners Programs Uni-Stud
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Animal Breeders → Animal Scientists
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (36% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (8)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Science
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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