Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Other Livestock Farmers


Other Livestock Farmers includes Alpaca Farmer, Crocodile Farmer, Dog Breeder, Emu Farmer, Llama Farmer, and Ostrich Farmer.

What the job involves

  • Breeds and raises animals for the production of a range of products

  • Monitors and maintains the health and condition of livestock

  • Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels

  • Moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities

  • Organises and conducts farming operations

  • Directs and oversees general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder

  • Maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems

  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce

  • Maintains and evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly

  • Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management

  • May select, train and supervise staff and contractors