What it pays
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Half of all Animal Breeders in the U.S. earn more than $51,130 a year — the middle 80% land between $38,480 and $90,550. About 1,330 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Animal Breeders”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers earn about ₹13,145 a month on average — around ₹1.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$51,130typical pay / year
1,330people in this work
$90,550+top 10% earn
₹1.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care3
Treat minor injuries and ailments
+Treat the rabbit with a shallow cut on its left hind leg: clean the wound, apply antiseptic, pack a sterile…
Treat minor injuries and ailments
+Treat the rabbit with a shallow cut on its left hind leg: clean the wound, apply antiseptic, pack a sterile dressing secured with vet tape, note analgesic given and monitor for infection twice daily for three days, then update the herd health log.
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Exercise animals to induce estrus
+Exercise the doe herd twice a day for thirty minutes on the east paddock to stimulate cycling: lead groups by…
Exercise animals to induce estrus
+Exercise the doe herd twice a day for thirty minutes on the east paddock to stimulate cycling: lead groups by feed bucket, avoid stress for pregnant does, record which animals showed mounting or discharge in the breeding register at dusk.
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Bathe and groom animals.
+Give the research does a full bath and groom today, note any skin issues or parasites found, update their…
Bathe and groom animals.
+Give the research does a full bath and groom today, note any skin issues or parasites found, update their individual records with the procedure and products used, and flag any animal needing follow-up care to the technician.
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Keeping the record2
Manage breeding supplies and inventory
+Take stock of all seed, potting mix, fertilizers and containment supplies in the breeding unit, reconcile…
Manage breeding supplies and inventory
+Take stock of all seed, potting mix, fertilizers and containment supplies in the breeding unit, reconcile quantities against last quarter, flag items under reorder threshold, and produce a pick list for purchasing with estimated costs by Friday afternoon.
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Record animal health and feeding data
+Log daily health checks and feedings for the trial herd for the week, recording temperatures, appetite,…
Record animal health and feeding data
+Log daily health checks and feedings for the trial herd for the week, recording temperatures, appetite, treatments and feed amounts per animal, then compile the entries into a single dated report for the vet by end of day tomorrow.
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Analysing1
Evaluate offspring for desired traits
+Assess this season's litters for conformation, growth rate and uniformity, score each pup against the…
Evaluate offspring for desired traits
+Assess this season's litters for conformation, growth rate and uniformity, score each pup against the breeding trait sheet, enter scores and photos into the offspring list, and recommend which five to keep for the next generation.
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The daily work14
Administer medications and vaccines
+Give each rabbit and fox their scheduled injections and oral treatments today, record drug, dose and batch…
Administer medications and vaccines
+Give each rabbit and fox their scheduled injections and oral treatments today, record drug, dose and batch against the animal ID, confirm cold chain records and note any injection reactions before signing off this medication round.
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Monitor animal health and well-being
+Walk all pens at first light, assess each animal for appetite, coat condition, breathing and posture, record…
Monitor animal health and well-being
+Walk all pens at first light, assess each animal for appetite, coat condition, breathing and posture, record any welfare concerns with photos and location, flag sick animals for isolation and vet review by noon.
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Assist with artificial insemination procedures
+Prepare the insemination kit, restrain the doe safely, assist with semen thaw and deposition under the…
Assist with artificial insemination procedures
+Prepare the insemination kit, restrain the doe safely, assist with semen thaw and deposition under the breeder's instruction, mark the doe as inseminated and update the breeding log with time and technician initials.
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Brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.
+Apply the assigned ear tag, tattoo or brand to each kit selected for the cohort, verify the ID against the…
Brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.
+Apply the assigned ear tag, tattoo or brand to each kit selected for the cohort, verify the ID against the breeder list, photograph the mark, and update the animal ID register with date and operator initials.
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Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.
+Compile the ready-for-sale list of animals and egg batches, check each meets health and export requirements,…
Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.
+Compile the ready-for-sale list of animals and egg batches, check each meets health and export requirements, prepare the health declarations and price list, then send confirmations and pickup details to the hospital and research buyers.
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Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
+Check building temperature logs and setpoints, adjust heaters or ventilation to achieve the target…
Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
+Check building temperature logs and setpoints, adjust heaters or ventilation to achieve the target temperatures for kits and breeders, note changes in the environmental log and alert facilities if systems fail to reach targets.
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Clip or shear hair on animals.
+Clip the mink pelts' guard hairs this morning, starting with the eldest doe pens, check each animal for skin…
Clip or shear hair on animals.
+Clip the mink pelts' guard hairs this morning, starting with the eldest doe pens, check each animal for skin lesions or heat stress before clipping, collect clipped hair into labelled sample trays and log counts for quality control by noon.
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Exhibit animals at shows.
+Prepare the show herd roster for Saturday, select and groom the top four breeding does and two bucks, confirm…
Exhibit animals at shows.
+Prepare the show herd roster for Saturday, select and groom the top four breeding does and two bucks, confirm transport and health papers, pack feed and bedding, and send the final exhibit list to the club secretary by Thursday evening.
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Examine semen microscopically to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents, according to formulas.
+Examine the buck semen samples under the microscope now, record concentration and motility for each…
Examine semen microscopically to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents, according to formulas.
+Examine the buck semen samples under the microscope now, record concentration and motility for each ejaculate, dilute according to the 1:4 formula for storage, label doses with sire ID and date, and update the sample log immediately after.
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Plan breeding programs based on genetic evaluations
+Design the next two-year breeding plan using the latest genetic evaluations: prioritise litter size and fur…
Plan breeding programs based on genetic evaluations
+Design the next two-year breeding plan using the latest genetic evaluations: prioritise litter size and fur density in young stock, set mating lists for June and September, and produce a simple mating calendar for the husbandry team by Friday.
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Maintain the health of fur animals
+Inspect all fur sheds this morning, vaccinate or treat any animal showing respiratory signs or skin lesions,…
Maintain the health of fur animals
+Inspect all fur sheds this morning, vaccinate or treat any animal showing respiratory signs or skin lesions, adjust feed rations for thin animals, record treatments and notify the vet if conditions persist beyond 48 hours.
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Signs of animal illness
+Walk the sheds and examine every animal for lethargy, nasal discharge, diarrhea, swollen joints or poor coat…
Signs of animal illness
+Walk the sheds and examine every animal for lethargy, nasal discharge, diarrhea, swollen joints or poor coat condition, record suspect animals with pen numbers and actions taken, and escalate to the veterinarian for anything worsening overnight.
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Animal nutrition
+Update the herd feeding plan to correct protein and mineral ratios for the pregnant does, note animals…
Animal nutrition
+Update the herd feeding plan to correct protein and mineral ratios for the pregnant does, note animals showing reduced appetite or weight loss, add fortnightly body-condition scoring for twenty does, and distribute the revised plan with photos and ration tables to farm manager Carla by Friday.
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Livestock reproduction
+Draft the fortnightly reproduction log for the ewe flock including mating dates, ram assignments, conception…
Livestock reproduction
+Draft the fortnightly reproduction log for the ewe flock including mating dates, ram assignments, conception checks, and flag any does requiring fertility follow-up, attach recent ultrasound images, and send the log to flock supervisor Miguel and the vet before Monday morning.
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