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Shearer
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Shearers cut the wool from sheep with electric clippers (hand-pieces) or manual clippers (blades).
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Shearing Contractor
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Shearing contractors are employed by farmers to shear animals (usually sheep) and organise the shearing gang.
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Soil Scientist
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Soil scientists study soils, including soil types and processes, and the implications of soil use.
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Spraying Contractor
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Spraying contractors enter into contracts with clients to spray plants or land with chemicals that help or prevent growth of weeds, crops and other plants.
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Veterinarian
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Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise clients about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals. They also set standards for the import and export of animals and animal products and work in other related areas.
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Veterinary Nurse
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Veterinary nurses help in the examination, treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.
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Wool Buyer (Export)
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Export wool buyers assess and value wool sold by farmers through merchant and country wool buyers, and auctions. They are responsible for purchasing wool that meets the specifications of their clients.
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Wool Buyer (Merchant)
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Merchant wool buyers collect, assess and value wool being sold by farmers.
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Wool Classer
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Wool classers sort wool into categories according to breed, age, colour, length and micron (fibre thickness), ensure contamination is removed from wool, and complete identification and documentation prior to sale.
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Wool Handler
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Wool handlers pick up and sort the wool in a shearing shed.
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