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Animal Husbandry Specialist – Pig Farming Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Tierwirt/in - Schweinehaltung

Animal Husbandry Specialist (Pig Farming) is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in agriculture. In this training, you will learn everything about species-appropriate keeping, breeding, and care of pigs, as well as the management of an agricultural farm.

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What you do

  • Feeding and watering pigs according to fixed schedules
  • Cleaning and disinfecting stables and enclosures
  • Monitoring the health status of animals and recognizing diseases
  • Assisting with breeding and farrowing (piglet birth assistance)
  • Maintenance and care of technical equipment and machinery
  • Documentation of animal inventories and production data
  • Participating in the harvesting of feed crops

Requirements

  • Interest in animals and agriculture
  • Physical resilience and manual dexterity
  • Sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Willingness to work outdoors and in stables
  • Good observational skills and technical understanding
  • Teamwork ability
  • Minimum secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become an Animal Husbandry Master (Meister) or Agricultural Business Manager (Agrarbetriebswirt)
  2. 2Specialization in specific areas of animal husbandry
  3. 3Taking on leadership roles in agricultural enterprises
  4. 4Self-employment with your own farm or business

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Pig Farming Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 750 to 1,000 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Pig Farming Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Pig Farming Ausbildung?

Interest in animals and agriculture; Physical resilience and manual dexterity; Sense of responsibility and reliability; Willingness to work outdoors and in stables.

Where can I find open Animal Husbandry Specialist – Pig Farming Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Pig Farming

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.