Is Livestock Farming an Official Profession in the Kingdom?

Livestock farming is considered an official profession in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia according to classification number 612102 by the General Authority for Statistics. Those who practice it are called 'Livestock Farmers,' and their primary task is to manage livestock farming according to the relevant policies. A livestock farmer is required to have at least a middle school certificate and possess the necessary behavioral and technical competencies.

A livestock farmer must adhere to the health, safety, environmental, and public health policies and procedures established by the General Authority for Statistics. These mainly involve completing various livestock farming tasks, such as breeding animals through artificial insemination or mating, assisting in the birthing of livestock, determining the numbers and types of animals to be raised, and maintaining records of animal breeding and lineage. They also keep associated information such as weights, growth patterns, and healthy diets. Additionally, livestock farmers perform production-related tasks such as milking cows, shearing sheep, or training horses. They handle, store, and sell livestock or their products, and organize their transportation to customers if necessary.