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Breeding and Foaling Positions
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These specific jobs are usually found on a breeding farm. They generally require significant experience. They frequently involve more than simply breeding and foaling activities.
Assistant Breeding Manager
In many cases, there will be little
difference
between this position and Breeding Farm Assistant. This position
may require significant experience with breeding and foaling, including
experience handling stallions for breeding. Because breeding and
foaling are commonly seasonal activities, more general duties such as maintenance
and herd health may be included. On larger operations, an Assistant Breeding
Manager may have responsibilities similar to a Breeding Manager, and a
similar background may be required. See Breeding
Farm Assistant and Breeding Manager.
Breeding Manager
A Breeding Manager is generally
in charge of breeding and foaling and may also be the general Farm Manager
on some farms. Significant background and/or training in breeding
and foaling are required. Stallion handling, record keeping, broodmare
care, health care, breeding, foaling, foal handling, and client relations
are required skills in most positions. Additional skills may include
shipping semen, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, lab work, genetics,
etc. A minimum of 5 years of on-the-job experience in breeding activities
or a Master's Degree in Equine Reproduction is commonly required.
See Farm Manager.
Broodmare Manager
On larger operations or operations
where stallions are not present, a Broodmare Manager is generally in charge
of broodmare care and foaling. This position is similar to Breeding
Manager without the duties related to stallions and breeding. See Breeding
Manager.
Foaling Attendant, Night Watch Person
Although experience is preferred
for this type of position, it may be the least advanced of the positions
in this group. Because mares generally have their foals at night
with very little advance warning and because many owners prefer that foaling
be attended by a person experienced with any problems that might arise,
many farms hire people during breeding season to sit and watch pregnant
mares for signs of labor. Sometimes the foaling attendant will simply
be required to alert a more experienced person when a mare is about to
give birth. More experienced foaling attendants may be responsible
for the entire foaling process. Foaling attendant positions may also
include nighttime activities such as handling late night pick up and delivery
of horses, overseeing farm security, administering nighttime treatments
and medications, etc. These positions are commonly seasonal.
They are best suited to people who prefer working at night. Sometimes
this role is filled by employees who usually have daytime duties and who
switch to night watch during foaling season.
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