There are many jobs in the livestock and farming industries, from
permanent employees such as the farm manager, stock person and farm hand
to temporary staff such as shearers and blacksmiths.
This industry sector is concerned with buying, selling and breeding
livestock. Animal suppliers work with farmers and industry to ensure
purchase of breeds appropriate to need and environment.
All farms need equipment and materials to operate. These may include
buildings, water tanks, fencing materials, tractors, fuel, fertilisers,
pasture seed, agricultural chemicals, irrigation pipe and sprinklers;
through to even drones and computer equipment.
Animals can be significant for tourism in the wild (eg. birdwatching,
snorkelling, whale watching, wildlife safaris), in captivity (eg. farm
tours, zoos and aquaria) and even with pets ( eg. pet shows, pet
friendly accommodation).
Learning about animals is an important industry in itself. Formal and
informal courses provide both foundation and CPD training to farmers,
zoologists, veterinarians and anyone else working in animal industries.
Teachers, course developers and administers find significant careers in
these situations.
