Animal Breeders

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1. 01Measure specified amounts of semen into calibrated syringes, and insert syringes into inseminating guns.
2. 02Inject prepared animal semen into female animals for breeding purposes, by inserting nozzle of syringe into vagina and depressing syringe plunger.
3. 03Examine semen microscopically to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents, according to formulas.
4. 04Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
5. 05Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration.
6. 06Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
7. 07Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.
8. 08Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
9. 09Build hutches, pens, and fenced yards.
10. 10Brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.
11. 11Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
12. 12Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.

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