Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)

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Job duties include:

Inspects premises in and bordering the quarantine zone, and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds.

Makes periodic inspections of vacated premises to detect bad fences, cattle tracks, or other evidence of illegal use of the premises.

Rides horseback and checks all fences in and bordering the assigned sector to ascertain that they are adequate to prevent intermingling of livestock and consequent exposure to disease carriers.

Collects physical information which may involve sign-cutting and tracking techniques, and uses this information to detect and apprehend strayed or smuggled Mexican livestock.

Assists with inspection and testing of livestock, poultry, and other avian species on ranches, farms, auctions, markets, etc., to detect animal diseases and parasites.

Makes arrangements with owners and independently draws blood samples from animals and poultry, conducts necessary serologic tests, tags, brands, appraises reactor animals, and reports findings.

Oversees the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and premises that are contaminated by disease organisms or as a precautionary measure.