Hard Skills
IntermediateAnimal HusbandryThe day-to-day care, selective breeding, and raising of livestock including feeding and health monitoring.
BasicFence and Facility MaintenanceThe ability to install, repair, and maintain barbed wire fences, corrals, gates, and water systems.
IntermediateFarm Machinery OperationSafe operation and basic maintenance of tractors, ATVs, skid steers, and specialized ranch equipment.
IntermediateLivestock TransportationSkills in loading, unloading, and hauling cattle using trucks and trailers in a way that minimizes animal stress.
IntermediateVeterinary First Aid and MedicationAdministering vaccinations, identifying common bovine illnesses, and providing basic medical treatments.