Beef Cattle Farmer: OSCA 152131

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

• Plans, organises and coordinates the breeding and raising of beef cattle for meat and breeding stock
• Organises feeding, watering, herding, breeding, calving and administration of vaccinations and medications for beef cattle
• Directs and oversees general beef cattle farming infrastructure, including the provision and maintenance of fences, sheds, pens and water supply systems
• Manages pasture and grazing systems for optimal cattle nutrition and growth
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of beef cattle, including managing biosecurity strategies and other risks
• Organises the purchase, sale and transportation of beef cattle for meat and breeding purposes
• Maintains and evaluates records of beef cattle farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production
• Manages beef cattle farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise beef cattle farm workers and contractors
• May manage the operation of feedlots, including optimising feed efficiency and nutrition, waste management and sustainable land use