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- Directs and coordinates livestock farm activities, such as breeding, rearing, maintenance, and shipment of livestock.
- Plans and implements policies and procedures to attain profitability and ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Reviews production and storage records to determine productivity.
- Prepares breeding or hatching schedules based on customer orders, market forecasts, and available facilities and equipment.
- Examines livestock for illness or disease and advises designated personnel of action to be taken or secures veterinarian services.
- Inspects facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with sanitation standards and to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
- Prepares farm activity reports, such as livestock production, sales, and reports, required by government regulations.
- Researches technical literature for data on breeding, rearing, habits, diets, diseases, and treatment of various species of birds and animals.
- Purchases supplies and equipment, such as eggs, feed, sanitation chemicals, incubators, and brooders.
- Arranges for sale of livestock.
- Interprets genetic data and advises customers regarding breeding, brooding, feeding, and sanitation practices.
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- Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
- This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.
