Dairy Herd Health Manager — On-site Housing & Bonus

LKL Services Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Rent-free housing

Job summary

LKL Services Ltd seeks a Herd Health Manager for a 1,000-cow unit in Shropshire/Welsh Borders, West Midlands. The role emphasizes herd health, AI collar identification, and fixed-time serving, with responsibilities including fresh-cow checks and treating sick cows.

Accommodation is provided in a 3-bedroom house near the farm, with rent-free lodging and council tax covered. A competitive salary with bonus potential is offered; no overseas applicants without a work visa.

Qualifications

• Non-milking role focusing on herd health for 1,000 cows.
• Involves AI collar identification and fixed-time serving.
• Includes fresh-cow checks and addressing lame cows.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fresh-cow checks and treat sick cows.
• Identify lame cows and arrange hoof trimming.
• Serve cows using collars and fixed-time systems.
• Collaborate with farm team to maintain herd health.

Skills

Herd health

AI techniques

Teamwork

Calving

Tools

Livestock handling equipment

Job description

LKL Services Ltd seeks a Herd Health Manager for a 1,000-cow unit in Shropshire/Welsh Borders, West Midlands. The role emphasizes herd health, AI collar identification, and fixed-time serving, with responsibilities including fresh-cow checks and treating sick cows.

Accommodation is provided in a 3-bedroom house near the farm, with rent-free lodging and council tax covered. A competitive salary with bonus potential is offered; no overseas applicants without a work visa.