Pork.

Types of jobs in pork

• Stockperson

  In the role of stockperson you are likely to be undertaking a variety of duties ranging from feed preparation, feeding and day-to-day care of the animals. Stockperson roles vary according to the unit or units you work in and the size of the operation. Experience with pigs or a relevant qualification is beneficial but may not be a necessity.   

  

• Herd Manager

  The herd manager has day-to-day responsibility for the operations of the pig farm including organisation and management of staff, ordering feed and other supplies, managing effluent and nutrient application, and arranging the transport and sale of pigs. A herd manager requires experience working with pigs, a relevant agriculture or animal science qualification, a flexible approach and a strong focus on the highest levels of animal welfare.

  

• Gestation and breeding head of department

  The gestation manager oversees the day-to-day running of the mating/gestation area, including implementing feeding, breeding and health programmes and supervising and instructing staff. You will generally need at least three years’ previous piggery experience, including at least two in a breeding department and a sound understanding of artificial insemination and reproduction. Good written and numeric skills to record farm data and breeding statistics is essential, as is a passion for animal welfare and a calm and patient manner when handling animals.