All About Animal Breeders

Career Description Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

List of Animal Breeder Job Duties

• Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
• Maintain logs of semen specimens used and animals bred.
• Perform procedures such as animal dehorning or castration.
• Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
• Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.
• Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals’ health and safety.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Animal Breeder?

These are the skills Animal Breeders say are the most useful in their careers:

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

• Poultry Husbandman
• Animal Husbandman
• Poultry Inseminator
• Poultry Husbandry Worker
• Canary Breeder

Animal Breeder Job Outlook

There were about 9,000 jobs for Animal Breeder in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.2% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 200 new jobs for Animal Breeder by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,400 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Animal Breeder are Missouri, Texas, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in North Carolina, Maryland, or Illinois. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Animal Breeder Make?

Animal Breeders make between $25,220 and $67,180 a year.

Animal Breeders who work in Ohio, Washington, or Missouri, make the highest salaries.

How much do Animal Breeders make in each U.S. state?

State	Annual Mean Salary
California	$39,360
Florida	$38,720
Iowa	$33,880
Kentucky	$43,880
Michigan	$33,100
Missouri	$49,500
New Jersey	$44,920
New York	$45,010
Ohio	$64,700
South Dakota	$38,230
Tennessee	$44,640
Texas	$40,000
Virginia	$48,230
Washington	$59,980
Wisconsin	$40,060

Tools & Technologies Used by Animal Breeders

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Animal Breeders may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• Microsoft Windows
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite

How do I Become an Animal Breeder?

Learn what Animal Breeder education requirements there are.

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Animal Breeders Are Employed

Below are examples of industries where Animal Breeders work:

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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