OSCA 152231: Dairy Cattle Farmer

Role overview

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

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of dairy cattle for the production of milk, meat and breeding stock
• Organises dairy farming operations and routines, such as feeding and milking schedules, sterilisation of milking machines, nutrition programs, and administration of vaccinations and medications to dairy cattle
• Coordinates and schedules activities such as breeding, calving and weaning
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of dairy cattle, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general dairy cattle farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as pens, sheds and water supply systems, and the preparation of pasture and fodder
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of dairy cattle and milk
• Maintains and evaluates records of dairy farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages dairy cattle farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise dairy cattle farm staff and contractors

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How to use this occupation page

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Industry context

• ANZSIC 0160 Dairy Cattle Farming 3 primary activities
• ANZSIC 0142 Beef Cattle Farming (Specialised) 4 primary activities
• ANZSIC 6620 Farm Animal and Bloodstock Leasing 4 primary activities
• ANZSIC 0199 Other Livestock Farming n.e.c. 15 primary activities

Alternative titles

• Dairy Cattle Farm Manager