Classification codes for a poultry and egg farm

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

See industry description for 424440.

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) slaughtering poultry and small game and/or (2) preparing processed poultry and small game meat and meat byproducts. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of poultry and poultry products, except canned and packaged frozen products. This industry does not include establishments primarily engaged in the killing and dressing of poultry, which are classified in Manufacturing, Industry 2015. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of packaged frozen poultry are classified in Industry 5142, and those distributing canned poultry are classified in Industry 5149. Eggs: cleaning, oil treating, packing, and grading-wholesale Eggs-wholesale Poultry products-wholesale Poultry: live, dressed, or frozen (except packaged)-wholesale

Establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering, dressing, packing, freezing, and canning poultry, rabbits, and other small game, or in manufacturing products from such meats, for their own account or on a contract basis for the trade. This industry also includes the drying, freezing, and breaking of eggs. Establishments primarily engaged in cleaning, oil treating, packing, and grading of eggs are classified in Wholesale Trade, Industry 5144; and those engaged in the cutting up and resale of purchased fresh carcasses are classified in Wholesale and Retail Trade. Chickens, processed: fresh, frozen, canned, or cooked Chickens: slaughtering and dressing Ducks, processed: fresh, frozen, canned, or cooked Ducks: slaughtering and dressing Egg albumen Egg substitutes made from eggs Eggs: canned, dehydrated, desiccated, frozen, and processed Eggs: drying, freezing, and breaking Frankfurters, poultry Game, small: fresh, frozen, canned, or cooked Game, small: slaughtering and dressing Geese, processed: fresh, frozen, canned or cooked Geese: slaughtering and dressing Ham, poultry Luncheon meat, poultry Poultry, processed: fresh. froze canned, or cooked Poultry: slaughtering and dressing Rabbits, processed: fresh, frozen canned, or cooked Rabbits, slaughtering and dressing Turkeys, processed: fresh, frozen canned, or cooked Turkeys: slaughtering and dressing

Establishments primarily engaged in operating poultry hatcheries on their own account or on a contract or fee basis. Chicken hatcheries Egg hatcheries, poultry Poultry hatcheries

This class includes: - raising and breeding of poultry: • chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and guinea fowls - production of eggs from poultry - operation of poultry hatcheries This class excludes: - production of feathers or down, see 10.12

This class includes: - raising and breeding of swine (pigs)

This class includes: - raising and breeding of semi-domesticated or other live animals: • ostriches and emus • other birds (except poultry) • insects • rabbits and other fur animals - production of fur skins, reptile or bird skins from ranching operation - operation of worm farms, land mollusc farms, snail farms etc. - raising of silk worms, production of silk worm cocoons - bee-keeping and production of honey and beeswax - raising and breeding of pet animals (except fish): • cats and dogs • birds, such as parakeets etc. • hamsters etc. - raising of diverse animals This class excludes: - production of hides and skins originating from hunting and trapping, see 01.70 - operation of frog farms, crocodile farms, marine worm farms, see 03.21, 03.22 - operation of fish farms, see 03.21, 03.22 - boarding and training of pet animals, see 96.09 - raising and breeding of poultry, see 01.47

This class includes: - raising and breeding of poultry: • chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and guinea fowls - production of eggs from poultry - operation of poultry hatcheries This class excludes: - production of feathers or down, see 10.12

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Broad occupation category (Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers) within the minor group 'Food Processing Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Poultry producers plan, organize and perform farming operations to breed and raise chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and other poultry to produce meat, eggs and breeding stock for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Tasks include - (a) monitoring market activity, planning and coordinating production accordingly, and maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities; (b) growing and purchasing feed and other supplies needed to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and condition of poultry; (c) monitoring and examining poultry to detect illness, injury or disease and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain, and removing weak, ill and dead poultry from flock; (d) mixing feed and feed additives and filling feed and water containers; (e) vaccinating poultry via drinking water, injection or dusting of air; (f) collecting and storing eggs and packaging them for sale or delivery to market; (g) determining sex of chicks and facilitating breeding, artificial insemination and hatching of eggs; (h) renting or investing in, and maintaining and cleaning, farm buildings, machinery, equipment and structures; (i) slaughtering and dressing poultry for sale or delivery to market; (j) storing and carrying out some processing of produce; (k) arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies; (l) training and supervising workers in poultry production procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions, and hiring and discharging workers and contractors. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Poultry breeder - Poultry farmer - Poultry tender Note Workers who produce a combination of domestic livestock and other animals such as poultry, insects and non-domesticated animals should be classified according to their predominant activity.

Animal producers plan, organize and perform farming operations to breed and raise domesticated animals, poultry, insects and non-domesticated animals for the production of meat, dairy products, honey, skins, textiles and other products, or for use as working, sporting or recreational animals, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Task performed usually include: monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce and planning and coordinating production accordingly; raising, feeding and tending animals; preparing animals or animal products for market; monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain; performing duties related to animal reproduction such as breeding, artificial insemination and helping with animal births; renting or investing in, and maintaining and cleaning, buildings, machinery, equipment and structures; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies, and maintaining and evaluating records of activities and transactions; training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions, and hiring and discharging workers and contractors. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 6121 Livestock and Dairy Producers 6122 Poultry Producers 6123 Apiarists and Sericulturists 6129 Animal Producers Not Elsewhere Classified.

Livestock and dairy producers plan, organize and perform farming operations to breed and raise domesticated animals (excluding poultry), such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses and camels, for the production of meat, milk and other dairy products, skins and wool or for use as working, sporting or recreational animals, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Tasks include - (a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of stock to produce, and planning and coordinating production accordingly; (b) cultivating pastures and providing and monitoring fodder and water supplies to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and condition of livestock; (c) monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain; (d) grooming, marking, clipping, trimming, drenching and/or castrating animals, and shearing coats to collect hair or wool; (e) herding livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, sheds, vehicles or other enclosures; (f) milking animals by hand or using milking machines; (g) mixing feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions and distributing or hand-feeding to animals for consumption; (h) performing duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding, artificial insemination and helping with animal births; (i) maintaining and cleaning farm buildings, machinery, equipment and structures; (j) slaughtering and skinning animals and preparing them for market; (k) storing and carrying out some processing of animal and dairy produce; (l) promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock, produce and supplies, and maintaining and evaluating records of farm activities and transactions; (m) training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions, and hiring and discharging workers and contractors. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cattle farmer - Dairy farmer - Dog breeder - Drover - Goat farmer - Horse breeder - Shearer - Sheep farmer - Shepherd - Stockman/woman Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Agricultural production manager - 1311 - Ranch manager - 1311 Note Workers who produce a combination of domestic livestock and other animals such as poultry, insects and non-domesticated animals should be classified according to their predominant activity. Those who produce and store hay and other fodder for later consumption, primarily by livestock for which they are responsible, are classified in Unit Group 6121: Livestock and Dairy Producers.

**Includes:** - fat and grease from poultry, rendered **Excludes:** - fat from poultry, unrendered, cf. 21511

CPC v2.1 class (Meat of poultry, fresh or chilled) within 'Meat and meat products'. UN Central Product Classification grouping of related products at this level.

CPC v2.1 class (Meat of poultry, frozen) within 'Meat and meat products'. UN Central Product Classification grouping of related products at this level.