[Core] [87% incumbents] Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps.
  DWAs: Clean equipment or facilities.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Groom, clip, trim, or castrate animals, dock ears and tails, or shear coats to collect hair.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment.
  DWAs: Treat animal injuries or illnesses.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition.
  DWAs: Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
  DWAs: Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.
  DWAs: Transport animals, crops, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Patrol grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.
  DWAs: Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos.
  DWAs: Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.

[Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Spray livestock with disinfectants and insecticides, or dip or bathe animals.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.
  DWAs: Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births.
  DWAs: Perform animal breeding procedures.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Maintain growth, feeding, production, and cost records.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Order food for animals, and arrange for its delivery.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.20 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Biology (imp:3.16 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administration and Management (imp:3.15 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.14 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.12 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:3.05 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.97 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Transportation (imp:2.81 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.77 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Administrative (imp:2.72 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.72 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Education and Training (imp:2.62 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:2.53 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:2.52 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:2.41 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.36 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.29 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.26 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:2.26 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Design (imp:2.14 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:2.09 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Communications and Media (imp:2.08 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.07 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Telecommunications (imp:2.07 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Physics (imp:2.05 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  History and Archeology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.80 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.52 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.43 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Control Precision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Stamina (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.99 lvl:4.57) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.98 lvl:4.51) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.97 lvl:4.23) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.77 lvl:3.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.73 lvl:5.33) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.64 lvl:3.30) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.60 lvl:4.05) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.54 lvl:3.41) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Getting Information (imp:3.53 lvl:3.25) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.53 lvl:2.88) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.46 lvl:3.60) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.38 lvl:3.18) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.38 lvl:4.03) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.36 lvl:3.19) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Processing Information (imp:3.32 lvl:3.55) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.31 lvl:3.55) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.27 lvl:3.40) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.19) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.21 lvl:4.07) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.20 lvl:2.88) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.30) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.08 lvl:2.79) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.05 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.03 lvl:2.96) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.02 lvl:3.13) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.00 lvl:2.29) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.90 lvl:2.97) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.83 lvl:2.75) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.82 lvl:2.94) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.80 lvl:3.20) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.76 lvl:2.90) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.71 lvl:2.86) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.92) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.57 lvl:1.98) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.50 lvl:2.08) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.79) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.37 lvl:2.13) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.22 lvl:2.40) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.21 lvl:2.32) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.96 lvl:1.70) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.95 lvl:1.75) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.86) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.57) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.43) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:1.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Adaptability (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.87) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.85) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.73) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Humility (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.67) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.63) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.31) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.14) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 32,810
  annual_median    : $36,670
  annual_pct10     : $27,360
  annual_pct25     : $31,020
  annual_pct75     : $45,700
  annual_pct90     : $54,080
  annual_mean      : $39,260
  hourly_median    : $17.63

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($50,450)
  lowest_state     : Georgia ($28,410)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.776x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:   12,770  median: $  35,710
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    6,570  median: $  35,540
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,300  median: $  40,410
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,820  median: $  38,940
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,560  median: $  37,310
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,500  median: $  49,630
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    1,410  median: $  35,570
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      920  median: $  34,320
  Educational Services                     emp:      680  median: $  39,320
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      670  median: $  41,600

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:   12,770  median: $  35,710
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    6,570  median: $  35,540
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,300  median: $  40,410
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,820  median: $  38,940
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,560  median: $  37,310
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,500  median: $  49,630
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    1,410  median: $  35,570
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      920  median: $  34,320
  Educational Services                     emp:      680  median: $  39,320
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      670  median: $  41,600

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:35:01.462397Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Farmworkers in the United States (similarity: 0.4634)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmworkers_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q112119206
  Extract: Farmworkers in the United States have unique demographics, wages, working conditions, organizing, and environmental aspects. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health in Agricultural Safety, approximately 2,112,626 full-time workers were employed in production agriculture 

  Title: Agribusiness (similarity: 0.1613)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agribusiness
  QID: Q396622
  Extract: Agribusiness is the industry, enterprises, and the field of study of value chains in agriculture and in the bio-economy,
in which case it is also called bio-business or bio-enterprise. 
The primary goal of agribusiness is to maximize profit while satisfying the needs of consumers for products relate

  Title: Cowboy (similarity: 0.0714)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy
  QID: Q178521
  Extract: A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico, which trace their roots back

  Title: Cowboy Carter (similarity: 0.1270)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_Carter
  QID: Q124504661
  Extract: Cowboy Carter is the eighth studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on March 29, 2024, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. A concept album, Cowboy Carter is the second of a planned trilogy of albums, following Renaissance (2022). Beyoncé conceived the albu

  Title: Midnight Cowboy (similarity: 0.1231)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Cowboy
  QID: Q61696
  Extract: Midnight Cowboy is a 1969 American drama film directed by John Schlesinger, adapted by Waldo Salt from the 1965 novel by James Leo Herlihy. The film stars Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, with supporting roles played by Sylvia Miles, John McGiver, Brenda Vaccaro, Bob Balaban, Jennifer Salt and Barnard

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, work activities, and skill requirements. BLS wage data provides current market intelligence, though Wikipedia context is limited.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:02:33.471353+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,679
tokens_output        : 4,601
cost_usd             : $0.050529
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with 'Farmworkers in the United States' as closest semantic neighbor. This reflects the occupation's broad scope across multiple animal types and agricultural settings.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Farmworkers for farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals provide hands-on care for livestock including cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, poultry, and fish. They handle feeding, health monitoring, facility maintenance, and equipment operation across agricultural operations. This role combines physical labor with animal husbandry knowledge to ensure animal welfare and production quality.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Farmworkers begin by feeding and watering livestock, monitoring food and water supplies throughout the day. They clean stalls, pens, and equipment using disinfectant solutions and maintain facilities through repairs to fences, buildings, and machinery. Animal care tasks include grooming, trimming, and basic medical treatments like administering medications. They segregate animals by weight, age, and condition, examine animals for illness or injury, and operate trucks and tractors to distribute feed. Workers also patrol grazing lands and transport animals or equipment between locations as needed.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong realistic interests who prefer hands-on work with living creatures in outdoor environments. Workers need physical stamina and trunk strength for demanding manual labor, plus problem sensitivity to detect animal health issues early. Dependability and stress tolerance are essential given the responsibility for animal welfare and unpredictable agricultural conditions. Those who thrive possess mechanical aptitude for equipment operation, attention to detail for monitoring animal conditions, and patience for routine care tasks that directly impact animal health and productivity.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most farmworkers enter with some college coursework (39.4%) or high school diploma (25.0%), though 18% work with less than high school education according to employment distribution data. Entry typically involves on-the-job training in animal care, equipment operation, and facility maintenance. Previous experience with animals, agricultural work, or mechanical skills provides advantages for securing positions in this Job Zone 2 occupation.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Farmworkers can advance to supervisory roles like First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, or specialize as Animal Breeders or Agricultural Technicians. Some transition to equipment-focused roles as Agricultural Equipment Operators or move into related animal care positions. Career progression often involves developing expertise in specific livestock types, acquiring certifications in animal health, or transitioning to farm management roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment reaches 32,810 workers nationally with median annual wages of $36,670 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Geographic variation is significant with Alaska offering highest wages at $50,450 versus Georgia's $28,410, representing a 1.78x ratio. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employs the most workers (12,770), followed by Wholesale Trade (6,570). Wage range spans $27,360 to $54,080 from 10th to 90th percentile, reflecting experience and regional differences in agricultural operations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Physical work activities like handling and moving objects (level 5.3) and general physical activities (level 4.6) remain difficult to automate fully. However, monitoring processes and identifying objects could see technological assistance through sensors and AI-powered animal health monitoring systems. The hands-on nature of animal care, grooming, and facility maintenance provides some protection from automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical thinking, monitoring, and operations monitoring skills with similar importance and level ratings.
    data: Critical Thinking (3.4 imp, 3.0 lvl)
    data: Monitoring (3.2 imp, 3.2 lvl)
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill
  [task_similarity] Agricultural Equipment Operators (45-2091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Operating vehicles and mechanized equipment is a top work activity (3.8 imp, 3.6 lvl) shared with equipment-focused roles.
    data: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
    data: Drive trucks, tractors task
  [knowledge_overlap] Animal Caretakers (39-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require biology knowledge (3.2 imp, 3.0 lvl) and focus on animal care activities.
    data: Biology knowledge
    data: Feed and water livestock task
    data: Examine animals task
  [career_pathway] Animal Breeders (45-2021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression from general animal care to specialized breeding with overlapping animal husbandry knowledge.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge
    data: Segregate animals task
    data: Examine animals for characteristics
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Administration and Management knowledge (3.1 imp, 3.2 lvl) supports advancement to supervisory roles in agriculture.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Job Zone progression
    data: Agricultural industry experience
  [transferable_skill] Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (53-7062.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Handling and Moving Objects work activity (3.7 imp, 5.3 lvl) transfers directly to manual labor roles.
    data: Handling and Moving Objects activity
    data: Physical demands
    data: Manual labor tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (51-3022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Strong realistic orientation (6.78) aligns with hands-on processing work in related animal production industries.
    data: Realistic RIASEC score 6.78
    data: Animal production knowledge
    data: Food Production knowledge
  [job_zone] Agricultural Technicians (19-4012.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Higher job zone advancement from Zone 2 to Zone 3 with expanded biology and technical knowledge requirements.
    data: Biology knowledge foundation
    data: Technical skill development
    data: Agricultural industry experience

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['farmworker', 'livestock', 'animal care', 'ranch hand', 'barn worker', 'animal feeder', 'aquaculture', 'animal husbandry']
  exclude_keywords : ['veterinarian', 'animal trainer', 'zookeeper', 'pet groomer', 'wildlife biologist']
  title_patterns   : ['*farm*animal*', '*livestock*worker', '*ranch*hand', '*animal*feeder', '*barn*worker']
  common_variations: ['ranch hand', 'livestock worker', 'animal care worker', 'farm hand', 'barn hand', 'animal attendant', 'agricultural laborer', 'livestock attendant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'animal', 'animals', 'principles', 'care', 'objects', 'monitoring', 'physical', 'materials', 'control', 'includes', 'production', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'activities', 'problems', 'resources', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  42  0.01490  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:17%  dwas:14%
tendency                   42  0.01490  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
animal                     23  0.00816  inference            inference:61%  onet_dimensions:13%  dwas:13%
animals                    21  0.00745  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  dwas:38%  inference:24%
principles                 16  0.00568  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
care                       14  0.00497  dwas                 dwas:43%  inference:43%  onet_dimensions:14%
objects                    14  0.00497  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
monitoring                 13  0.00461  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%
physical                   12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:17%
materials                  12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
control                    12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  wikipedia:9%
techniques                 11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
problems                   10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
resources                  10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
agricultural               10  0.00355  inference            inference:70%  dwas:20%  wikipedia:10%
livestock                   9  0.00319  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  inference:33%
performing                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
procedures                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
developing                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
cowboy                      9  0.00319  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
problem                     8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
products                    8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  wikipedia:12%
handling                    8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  wikipedia:25%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
moving                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
differences                 8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%