The Animal Care + Management sector in Cumbria covers a wide range of jobs and roles, from working with livestock on farms and veterinary studies, to equine management and conservation-related work with native species and habitats. Opportunities and roles include stockperson roles, animal health and welfare support, equine yards, veterinary and rescue centres, technicians and ranger work where wildlife monitoring and practical animal husbandry overlap.
Heritage Breed Management is a career focused on the raising and conservation of traditional, native breeds of livestock. This includes preserving rare genetics and promoting natural behaviours (like foraging and maternal instincts). Heritage breeds refer to the native species of livestock found…
