Breeding Animals

Work opportunities in animal reproduction, genetics and livestock production. These careers span artificial insemination services, farm management and commercial breeding operations.

Artificial Insemination and Breeding Animals

How artificial insemination is changing livestock breeding from natural mating to scientifically controlled reproduction.

Breeding Animals for Commercial Uses

How animals are bred commercially for meat, pets, eggs and laboratory research, and what welfare standards apply.

Careers in Animal Genetics

Animal genetics professionals work on breeding improvements, disease prevention, and protecting endangered farm breeds through DNA science.

Work as a Stockman or Herdsman

Stockmen and herdswomen care for livestock on farms, handling feeding, health checks and daily welfare, demanding work that requires genuine love for animals.

Work in the Food Production Industry

Food production jobs range from crop farming to meat processing, with diverse roles across the whole supply chain.

Working in an Abattoir?

What it's really like to work in an abattoir, including pay, qualifications and daily responsibilities in meat processing.

Working on a Sheep Farm

Terry Wigmore shares 47 years of hands-on experience working with sheep, from lambing and shearing to managing flocks of over 1000 animals.