Artificial Breeding Technician
Artificial breeding technicians artificially inseminate livestock.
Tasks & duties
Artificial breeding technicians may do some or all of the following:
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travel to farms after letting farmer know when they'll be arriving
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check the farmer's instructions of livestock to be inseminated
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prepare semen for insemination
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help move livestock into position for insemination
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carry out the insemination processes
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take records of tasks performed
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check, clean and sterilise all equipment
Skills & knowledge
Artificial breeding technicians need to have:
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knowledge of different livestock breeds
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a good understanding of livestock anatomy
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good animal-handling skills
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basic computer skills to record data
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clear handwriting to complete records
Entry requirements
To become an artificial breeding technician you need to complete a training course with an employer.
You also need to have a current driver's licence and access to a vehicle in good working order.
Training on the job
Skills are gained on the job. Artificial breeding technicians initially complete a one to two-week training course. After this, they work under the close supervision of a senior technician during their first season, before working unsupervised.
Useful experience
Useful experience for artificial breeding technicians includes:
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working with animals
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dairy farm work.
Related courses
Animal Husbandry
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