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Farm hand, farmer, Vet. Beware, the animal raising industry is not all sunshine and rainbows.
Farmer isn’t really a career it’s a lifestyle. Vet would work but you need good grades and references- it’s actually harder to get accepted into than medical schools in the US. Maybe work a job you like to make money then volunteer with cows and horses?
Be a vet and focus on care for farm animals.
Cow and horse seller
You raise cows and horses then sell them to farms, horse racing tracks, restaurants, etc
You could pick any job that makes enough money, then save to buy a piece of land that can have horses and cows on it. That way you can have your horses and cows without having to make money from them.
Keep in mind that agriculture isn’t a money maker, but a low paying and thankless job with no benefits, insurance, and high-risk. Unless you come from a farming background I would avoid it. If you want to volunteer and be around animals look for animal sanctuaries. Otherwise get a good job in finance, make a lot of money, and then buy land and animals. Raising and caring for cows is a very expensive hobby.
You can work as a barn attendant for horses, whether a boarding business or a casino/racetrack or other.
Another option would be vet tech or veterinarian with large livestock. There might be a few farmhand positions on large dairy farms.
An entirely different track would be something like getting an ag or food science degree and being a USDA or state agency farm inspector.
All of these jobs are likely to show you the ugly reality of agriculture/livestock to varying extents, as will owning your own animals, even if they’re pets. Just go into it with eyes open.
I just want to get enough land for pet cows
Check out The Hoof GP, he’s like a farrier, but for cows. Not sure if you need to be a vet/vet tech for this. I just really like his videos.
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If you want a college degree, large animal vet.
You can work at a meat processing plant!! You’ll get to hangout with cows all day!! If they slaughter them as well just say “I want to work the gun” when they are hiring you and then you’ll get a pay raise and you can spend all day around cows!!
You could have your own farm and raise your own cattle for meat or dairy.
Otherwise, vet in a rural area in a decentish country with good standards for animals (think somewhere in the EU, or UK). Maybe even a rescue worker for ASPCA for farm animals. There are ranch jobs too.
Be a veternarian in a rural farmy type area like dr. Pol on tv
It’s easier to get started with horses. Look for entry level jobs at local boarding barns. Stall cleaners will usually learn horse handling skills, and basic farm maintenance. This is the best way to learn the ropes and see if it’s a career you want to pursue.
Check out yardandgroom.com
Are you looking to go to school or just get right into the workforce?
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You could be the guy that shaves off their feet? You get to see them grow and develop into cheeseburgers.
Work as a meat carver in a slaughterhouse.
Butcher
I just spent hours cleaning out horse stalls and a very disgusting chicken coop. Lots & lots of hard work! I was raised on a farm & to this day, I don’t know why I keep loving my animals… but I keep adding and keep cleaning! We both work in really well paying areas to afford our acreage and animals!
Find a good job and have them for fun! Or go work on a dude ranch & see if you like plenty of them in certain areas.
Work for PETA. They do a lot of amazing work for cows and all animals. Or volunteer at animal sanctuaries, where you can show the animals love.
This isn’t a serious answer, but the first one that popped into my head lol
Be a day truck driver in a state that has a lot of cows so you’re bond to see them at least once a day and can wave at them and say “hiiii moo cows!”
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If you *love* cows, you don’t want to work with raising cows because they don’t get treated well when they grow up.
If you love cows, don’t work with cows. Earn enough to HAVE cows (even on or two!). I don’t think you’ll like your options working WITH cows
You could join the military and become a vet-squared. 🙂
Joking aside, the military does train veterinarians to deploy and help in various countries to get in good with the locals. If you’re young enough and want to travel, it’s an interesting way to see the world. Can be dangerous, too, of course. So not for everyone…
My cousin drives around to various farms and inseminates heifers and cows. Farmer doesn’t need to deal with a bull that way.
I am serious. She makes good money
Look for ranches in Montana and Wyoming that are hiring
My family had a dairy farm my entire childhood. Around 10 years ago they sold all the milk cows and let it all go. Trust me when I say do not get into the dairy business. We still have a few beef cows on the land we kept but it’s not a money making thing. Horses are for rich people from what I understand. They are very petty animals that require lots of maintenance.
Goats and donkeys were easy enough to deal with. The goats just like to find ways to get out of the fence.
If you like them, don’t work with them. Sincerely, a horse owner and lover who was formerly pre-vet until actually volunteering at a vet’s office. I went to law school instead.
Hoof trimmer for cattle.
If you love cows, raise your own. You aren’t going to do well going into the beef industry.