What this code covers
This unit group covers market-oriented animal producers not classified elsewhere in Minor group 612, Animal producers. For instance, the group includes those engaged in breeding, raising and tending non-domesticated mammals, game and other birds (except poultry), snails, snakes and other reptiles, as well as various insects and animals used for laboratory tests, for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations, zoos and circuses, or at markets. Their tasks include: a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce, planning and coordinating production accordingly; b) raising, feeding and tending animals; c) killing and skinning animals, and preparing animals or animal products for market; d) monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain; e) performing duties related to animal reproduction, such as breeding, artificial insemination, and helping with animal births; f) renting or investing in and maintaining and cleaning buildings, machinery, equipment, and structures; g) slaughtering and skinning animals and preparing them for market; h) storing and carrying out some processing of produce; i) promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies and maintaining and evaluating records of activities and transactions; j) training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and health and safety precautions. Examples of the occupations classified here: Crocodile farmer, Earthworm farmer (vermiculturist), Fur producer (non-domesticated animals), Game bird breeder, Ostrich farmer, Snail breeder. Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Game warden - 5419, Pet groomer - 5164, Poultry breeder - 6122, Zoo keeper - 5164