6121-Livestock and Dairy Producers

Job Title: 

Livestock and Dairy Producers

Job Description: 

Livestock and dairy producers s plan, organize and perform farming operations to breed and raise domesticated animals (excluding poultry), such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses and camels, for the production of meat, milk and other dairy products, skins, and wool or for use as working, sporting or recreational animals for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Farmers not involved in co-operatives are also classified under this unit group.

Tasks: 

Cultivating pastures and providing and monitoring fodder and water supplies to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and condition of livestock

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

106 - Animal Sciences

Specific Occupations: 

612101 - Livestock Farmer
Description : Plans, organises and performs farming operations to breed and raise livestock such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep etc.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Feedlot Manager, Livestock Farm Foreman, Livestock Production Supervisor, Pig Farmer, Race Horse Stables Manager, Race Horse Transport Manager

612102 - Dairy Farmer
Description : Plans, organises and performs farming operations to produce milk and milk products.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Dairy Farm Foreman, Dairy Production Supervisor

Additional Notes: 

NOTE: This Unit group includes workers who produce and store hay and other fodder for later consumption, primarily by livestock for which they are responsible. Workers who produce a combination of domestic livestock and other animals such as poultry, insects and non-domesticated animals should be classified according to their predominant activity.

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa