ranch hand

Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock, such as cattle on farm. Feed and waters livestock. Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries. Vaccinates animals. Applies medications to cuts and bruises, spray livestock with insecticide. Confines livestock in stalls, washes and clips them to prepare them for calving and assists veterinarian in delivery of offspring. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Maintain buildings and equipment. Maintain breeding, feeding and costs records.