livestock farming systems
The allocation of farming resources in relation to livestock farming and husbandry systems.
- Scope note
- Both organic and non-organic farming systems
Catchers are specialists working at poultry farms to catch the poultry.
Competences and skills
11 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesanimal welfare
Universally recognized animal welfare needs as applied to species, situation and occupation. These are: need for a suitable environment need for a suitable diet need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns need to be housed with, or apart, from other animals need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
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animal welfare legislation
The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.
- Scope note
- National and EU legislation relevant to occupation, regulatory body and codes of conduct. This may include . , health and safety, risk assessment requirements and codes of conduct, especially in the areas of animal welfare, health and public health, food and environmental safety in relation with clients.
Essential skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesapply animal hygiene practices
Plan and use appropriate hygiene measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure an effective overall hygiene. Maintain and follow hygiene procedures and regulations when working with animals, communicate site hygiene controls and protocols to others. Manage the safe disposal of waste according to destination and local regulations.
control animal movement
Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.
- Scope note
- "Restrain" includes physical and mechanical means, and/or the use of chemical means under veterinary direction.
handle poultry
Handle poultry in compliance with animal welfare. Catch the poultry for examination or movement. Ensure safety of animals during loading for transport.
Cross-sector
1 competenceload animals for transportation
Load and unload animals safely into containers or cages for transportation. Make sure they are secure and safely established in the transport vehicle.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencelivestock species
Livestock species and relevant genetics.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesbreed ducks
Prepare a suitable environment for duck breeding. Select and prepare the appropriate habitats for specific kinds of ducks. Monitor the duck's growth and health and ensure correct feeding. Determinate when the ducks are ready for trade, consumption or other purposes.
raise hens
Keep hens in order to produce table eggs for eating or fertile eggs for breeding.
Sector-specific
1 competenceassist with vaccination procedures
Assist skilled professional with immersions and injection vaccination procedures.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.