Automation index

How much of a Livestock farmer’s job can AI already do?

A headcount and a ration come earlier. The animal whole and the calving coming out do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

21%

AI can already do 21% of this job.

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Livestock farmer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Headcount, ration and the health log. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Yard, calving and the one that lags. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Pasture, water and the fence that comes down. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Market, abattoir and the day’s price. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The drought, the feed and not running them too thin. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
The animal whole, and the calving well. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		21%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

18%

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Shepherd

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Route, grazing and the day’s log. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Flock, dogs and the wolf. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	6%	+1.4
Shearing, lambing and the one that stays. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Cheese, milk and dealing with the dairy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The hill, the snow and not missing the pass. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
The whole flock, and not leaving one behind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low