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Occupational Report for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals (45-2093) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Attend to live farm, ranch, or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Include workers who shear wool from sheep, and collect eggs in hatcheries.

Employment Outlook for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Sheepherders -Wyoming 2/8/10 Rock Springs $750/mo
Range Livestock Worker - Wyoming (Seasonal) 2/5/10 Rock Springs $1,600/mo
Range Calver - Wyoming (Seasonal) 2/5/10 Rock Springs $1,600/mo
Ranch Worker 2/4/10 Fox N/A
Milker 2/3/10 Vale $8.50/hr DOE
Sheepherder 12/2/09 Western Region Of The Us N/A
Itinerent Sheep Shearer, Wyoming, Idaho And Utah 11/23/09 Fort Bridger $9.69/hr to $10.58/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.57 $9.10 $10.06 $12.58 $15.40 $11.40 $23,713
Multnomah / Washington 10.30 11.04 11.88 12.71 13.22 12.06 25,085
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.40 8.47 9.57 11.25 13.93 10.29 21,394
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.89 9.64 10.61 11.59 12.17 10.53 21,900
Jackson / Josephine 8.63 8.98 9.58 10.17 11.49 9.71 20,199
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,295 2,499 204 8.9% 20 68 88
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 554 597 43 7.8% 4 16 21
Morrow / Umatilla 307 410 103 33.6% 10 10 21
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 212 241 29 13.7% 3 6 9
Klamath / Lake 175 198 23 13.1% 2 5 8
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 164 175 11 6.7% 1 5 6
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 161 184 23 14.3% 2 5 7
Clackamas 144 151 7 4.9% 1 4 5
Grant / Harney / Malheur 129 144 15 11.6% 2 4 5
Jackson / Josephine 116 130 14 12.1% 1 4 5
Baker / Union / Wallowa 116 125 9 7.8% 1 3 4
Lane 107 110 3 2.8% 0 3 3
Multnomah / Washington 59 66 7 11.9% 1 2 3
Coos / Curry 36 37 1 2.8% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 29 31 2 6.9% 0 1 1
Douglas 22 24 2 9.1% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,295
Total, All Industries Private 2,273
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 2,095
Crop Production Private 317
Oilseed and Grain Farming Private 30
Vegetable and Melon Farming Private 20
Other Crop Farming Private 256
Animal Production Private 1,669
Cattle Ranching and Farming Private 1,315
Poultry and Egg Production Private 176
Sheep and Goat Farming Private 23
Other Animal Production Private 150
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry Private 103
Support Activities for Animal Production Private 103
Wholesale Trade Private 88
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 88
Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers Private 84
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 19
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 32
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 32
Religious Organizations Private 25
Educational Requirements for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals
  • Administer Medications By Injection Or Through Water System
  • Apply Animal Psychology
  • Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
  • Apply Pest Control Techniques And Products
  • Assist In The Delivery Of Offspring
  • Castrate Livestock
  • Clean And Maintain Barns, Stables, Pens, Or Kennels
  • Clean And Maintain Livestock And Poultry Facility
  • Control Volume, Depth, Velocity And Temperature Of Water In Incubation Troughs
  • Determine Appropriate Time To Market Livestock, Fish Or Poultry Based On Age, Size, And Weight
  • Feed And Water Livestock
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Groom Animals
  • Harvest Animals For Fur Or Pelt
  • Harvest Fish Eggs From Fish By Hand
  • Herd Animals
  • Identify Livestock Characteristics
  • Load And Transport Livestock Or Poultry
  • Maintain Breeding And Gestation Records
  • Maintain Records Of Feed Consumption And Compute Rate Of Gain
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Mark Livestock To Identify Ownership Or Grade Using Brands, Tags, Paint, Or Tattoos
  • Milk Cows By Hand
  • Milk Cows Using Machines
  • Monitor And Adjust Temperature And Humidity In Poultry Incubators And Hatchers
  • Monitor And Adjust Ventilation Systems In Poultry Housing
  • Operate And Maintain Automated Milking Equipment
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Perform Tasks To Ensure The Safety And Well-Being Of Livestock
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Recognize And Treat Injuries
  • Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
  • Record Such Things As Medication Usage, Mortality, Or Hatchability
  • Ride Horses
  • Select Livestock, Fish, Or Poultry For Breeding Purposes
  • Shoe Horses
  • Sort Fish According To Size, Color, And Specie
  • Understand Animal Habits And Needs
  • Use Basic Carpentry Techniques
  • Use Clippers And Shears To Shear Sheep
  • Use Front End Loader Or Scraper
Schools and Training Providers for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Farmworkers, Farm And Ranch Animals matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Animal Breeders 22%