| Job Title |
Hog-confinement-system Manager |
| Job Description |
Breeds And Raises Swine In Confinement Buildings For Purpose
Of Selling Pork To Meatpacking Establishments: Selects And
Breeds Swine According To Knowledge Of Animals, Genealogy,
Characteristics, And Offspring Desired. Regulates Breeding Of
Sow Herd To Produce Maximum Number Of Litters. Attends Sows
During Farrowing And Helps Baby Pigs To Survive Birth And
Infancy. Castrates And Docks Pigs. Notches Ears To Identify
Animals. Determines Weaning Dates For Pigs Based On Factors Such
As Condition Of Sows, Cost Of Feed, And Available Space In
Nursery. Vaccinates Swine For Disease And Administers
Antibiotics And Iron Supplements, Using Syringes And Hypodermic
Needles. Formulates Rations For Swine According To Nutritional
Needs Of Animals And Cost And Availability Of Feeds. Grinds And
Mixes Feed And Adds Supplements To Satisfy Dietary Requirements.
Stores And Periodically Examines Feeds To Ensure Maintenance Of
Appropriate Temperatures And Moisture Levels. Operates Water
Foggers, Air-conditioners, Fans, And Heaters To Maintain Optimal
Temperature In Swine Confinement Buildings. Flushes Hog Wastes
Into Holding Pit. Repairs And Maintains Machinery, Plumbing,
Physical Structures, And Electrical Wiring And Fixtures In Swine
Farrowing, Nursery, And Finishing Buildings. May Hire And
Supervise Worker To Assist In Swine Production Activities.
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