Is being a livestock farmhand a good fit for you?
Looks after farm animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, poultry and bees. Feeds them, checks their health and keeps their pens clean.
What the work involves
- Feeds and waters livestock and keeps track of food and water supplies.
- Herds livestock to grazing paddocks, scales, trucks or yards.
- Checks animals for illness, injury or disease and for things like weight gain.
- Treats animals with medicines and vaccinations, or arranges for a vet to give more care.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, organising and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a livestock farmhand is one of yours.
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