Selected Geography: Florida

Standard Occupational(SOC) Code: 452021
Standard Occupational(SOC) Title: Animal Breeders

Breed animals, including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, dogs, cats, or pet birds. Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021) who may occasionally breed animals as part of their other caretaking duties. Exclude "Animal Scientists" (19-1011) whose primary function is research.

Wages for Year 2010
Entry Average Experienced
$18,569.23$26,795.40$30,909.50

Occupational Projections
2017 Projected
Employment		 Annual
Growth Rate		 Annual
Total Openings
211-0.29%5

Skills Description
Equipment SelectionDetermining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Material ResourcesObtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.

Knowledge Description
BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Sales and MarketingKnowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Food ProductionKnowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Medicine and DentistryKnowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.


Experience Definition
Overall ExperiencePrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job TrainingEmployees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
EducationMost occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Related Occupations
Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation - Labor Market Statistics
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