livestock worker

All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of livestock. Perform any

combination of the following tasks attending to livestock: administer medication as needed;

apply herbicides to noxious, invasive and poisonous plant species on grazing areas; assist in the

maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; assist with castration of livestock; assist with hauling water when winter and drought conditions eliminate

natural sources of water for livestock; assist with hoof trimming to reduce the occurrence of

discomfort and disease; attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring in hot fall months

and cold winter months; brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark young animals for identification purposes; care for newly born offspring; ensure newly born offspring stand and nurse; evaluate

and adjust feed rations for livestock according to body condition and season of production; feed

and water and ensure adequate provision of both; feed, water and tend to the dogs (both guard

and working dogs) and horses; lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon; set up, tear down and move temporary electric fence used to contain

livestock in a specific area; use proper animal husbandry skills to prevent heat

stress/hypothermia/abortion/death.