National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

• 8 - Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
• 85 - Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers
• 851 - Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers
• 8510 - Agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations

85100 - Livestock labourers

Livestock labourers assist other farm workers to raise cattle, poultry and other animals, to help carry out feeding, health and breeding programs, to process animal products and to assist in the maintenance and repair of farm equipment and buildings. They are employed on livestock farms.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • beef cattle farm worker
  • cattle ranch labourer
  • dairy farm worker
  • livestock labourer
  • poultry farm worker

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (See 82030 Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors)
  • Managers in agriculture (See 80020 Managers in agriculture)
  • Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (See 84120 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators)

• Main duties

  This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Feed and tend livestock, poultry and other animals
  • Milk animals such as cows and goats, manually or with a machine
  • Sort, brand and handle animals
  • Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
  • Assist with breeding activities
  • May monitor health of animals and provide care
  • May prepare animals for transportation
  • May operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

• Employment requirements

  • There are no specific education or training requirements.

• Additional information

  • Progression to other livestock worker positions is possible with experience.