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?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#585 / 643

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

IS WORK OVER?

19%

#509 / 643

Farrier

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
Hoof, balance and the animal’s card. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Trim, nail and the one that will not stand. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Forge, the made shoe and the trim. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Lameness, the vet and not blaming the shoe. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The yard, the owner and the one who does not pay. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Not lame, and not over-nailing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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