United States
6129-Animal producers not elsewhere classified
Job Title ( International classification ):
Animal producers not elsewhere classified
ISCO Code:
6129
Job Description:
This unit group covers market-oriented animal producers not classified elsewhere in Minor group 612, Animal producers. For instance, the group includes those those engaged in breeding, raising and tending non- domesticated mammals, game and other birds (except poultry), snails, snakes and other reptiles, as well as various insects and animals used for laboratory tests, for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations, zoos and circuses, or at markets.
Tasks:
Main Tasks include -
- (a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce, planning and coordinating production accordingly
- (b) raising, feeding and tending animals
- (c) killing and skinning animals, and preparing animals or animal products for market
- (d) monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain
- (e) performing duties related to animal reproduction, such as breeding, artificial insemination, and helping with animal births
- (f) renting or investing in and maintaining and cleaning buildings, machinery, equipment , and structures
- (g) slaughtering and skinning animals and preparing them for market
- (h) storing and carrying out some processing of produce
- (i) promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies and maintaining and evaluating records of activities and transactions
- (j) training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and health and safety precautions.
Inclusions:
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Crocodile farmer
- Fur farmer (non-domesticated animals)
- Game bird breeder
- Ostrich farmer
- Snail breeder
Exclusions:
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Pet groomer - 5164
- Zoo keeper - 5164
- Game warden - 5419
- Poultry breeder - 6122
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