Automation index
How much of a Shepherd’s job can AI already do?
GPS collars come earlier. Bringing the whole flock without leaving one on the hill do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Shepherd
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#575 / 633
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Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Flock, dogs and the wolf.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Shearing, lambing and the one that stays.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cheese, milk and dealing with the dairy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The hill, the snow and not missing the pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
The whole flock, and not leaving one behind.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- run the flock
- sheepdogs
- lambing
- shearing
- the wolf
- passes
- ewe’s milk
- hill grazing
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2093.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121
IS WORK OVER?
Butcher
16%
#600 / 633
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Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Slaughterhouse orders, traceability and labels.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Break down, bone and prep.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Counter, custom cuts and advice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Till, offers and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Hygiene, cold room and sharpening.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Prepared: burger, marinade, sausage.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Break down, bone and prep
- Counter, custom cuts and advice
- Till, offers and waste
- Hygiene, cold room and sharpening
- Prepared: burger, marinade, sausage
- carnicer
- butcher
- despiece
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7511