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animal artificial insemination technician

Animal artificial insemination technicians are in charge of the impregnation of an animal using collected semen, in accordance with national legislation.

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Description

Animal artificial insemination technicians are in charge of the impregnation of an animal using collected semen, in accordance with national legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

signs of animal illness cryopreservation animal welfare legislation safe work practices in a veterinary setting animal behaviour biosecurity related to animals animal welfare anatomy of animals physiology of animals

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

animal production science veterinary terminology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

insert semen select semen for artificial insemination of animals monitor the welfare of animals apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting manage animal biosecurity handle veterinary emergencies carry out artificial insemination of livestock evaluate animal pregnancy handle frozen semen evaluate semen administer drugs to facilitate breeding maintain professional records apply animal hygiene practices assess animal behaviour store semen maintain breeding equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

collaborate with animal related professionals inspect data prepare livestock for artificial insemination plan animal breeding programmes make decisions regarding the animal's welfare assess animal's condition develop an animal handling strategy keep records of animal inseminations select breeding stock interview animal owners on animals' conditions deal with challenging people treat animals ethically take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector follow work schedule understand the animal's situation calculate optimal time for insemination

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)