Horse Jobs – Artificial Breeding Technician

An artificial breeding technician is responsible for the artificial breeding which is often used in breeding horses and livestock. They often coordinate their efforts with the breeding manager or the broodmare manager.

This is a position which benefits from a good understanding of horse anatomy, experience handling animals and a gentle touch with the mares they work with.

The ability to withstand physical labor & a strong physique, communicate well with horse owners an barn staff and strong organizational skills are highly beneficial to become an artificial breeding technician.

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Job Description

This is a position which often works independently of breeding facilities, although larger establishments may have a dedicated position.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling insemination procedures with breeding farms
• Prepare semen for insemination
• Handle insemination processes
• Keeping records of process and animals

Requirements

Because the duties of this position are highly specialized experience in the field and education are both highly valued.

In some places insemination must be carried out by a vet or a vet tech.

Chances are employers will expect some formal education to carry out this job, either in animal husbandry or veterinary science.*

The Right Job For You?

If this isn’t your dream job, there is a long list of different careers that involve horses. Each one requiring a different skill set, schooling requirement and amount of contact with the animals.

*I had a difficult time finding information about certification for this position or any real resources. If anyone has any information please drop me a note I’d love to provide better information.