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Animal Breeders

Animal breeders select and breed livestock and pets.

Animal breeders raise livestock that best make products such as milk, wool, and meat. They also mate pets in order to establish purebreds.

Animal Breeders are in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster and the Animal Systems pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$16.95 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -7.8%
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Education & Training:

 Work experience (in related occupation) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Select animals to breed. Use knowledge of animals, genealogy, and traits.
  • Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
  • Record breeding data, including animals bred, weight, diet, and other related data.
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Job Title Examples:

 Breeding Manager,  Broodmare Foreman,  Cat Breeder 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.