Dairy Herd Manager – Grass-Based, 500-Cow Farm

Grasstec Ltd.; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Grasstec Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Herd Manager to join a progressive dairy farm in Co. Tipperary. The 500-cow, spring-calving, grass-based system operates from a 37-unit swing-over parlour with modern infrastructure.

You will monitor herd health, lead vaccination and mastitis programmes, record AI and calving details, and manage grass allocations. Experience with tractors is advantageous; the role involves close teamwork with the farm owner and two other staff.

Qualifications

• Monitor herd health and implement vaccination and disease control measures.
• Lead mastitis prevention and udder health programmes.
• Record AI, calving details and track performance.
• Plan and manage grass allocations for a grass-based system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor livestock for health issues and administer treatment as required.
• Implement vaccination and herd health programmes.
• Record and maintain herd health data.
• Manage mastitis and dry cow programmes.
• Identify and treat lameness.
• Reproduction: identify cows and heifers for breeding.
• Monitor and assist during calving; record AI and calving details.
• Oversee health and growth of calves and young stock.
• Grassland management and budgeting grass allocations.

Skills

Herd management

Livestock health

Grassland management

Vaccination programs

Calving management

Tools

Tractor machinery

Job description

Grasstec Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Herd Manager to join a progressive dairy farm in Co. Tipperary. The 500-cow, spring-calving, grass-based system operates from a 37-unit swing-over parlour with modern infrastructure.

You will monitor herd health, lead vaccination and mastitis programmes, record AI and calving details, and manage grass allocations. Experience with tractors is advantageous; the role involves close teamwork with the farm owner and two other staff.