Cow/Calf Operations Manager — AI, Herd Health Lead

Jorgensen Land & Cattle Partnership; Ideal (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with $2,600 HSA

Job summary

Jorgensen Land & Cattle Partnership seeks a Cow/Calf Operations Manager to lead day-to-day management of a 700–800 head cow/calf operation, including an off-site calving facility and the annual breeding program.

The role requires hands-on livestock experience, strong crew leadership, and the flexibility to manage a demanding year-round workload, with responsibilities spanning pasture planning, herd health, and calving logistics.

Qualifications

• Extensive calving and breeding experience required.
• Knowledge of artificial insemination and embryo transfer processes necessary.
• Extensive knowledge of general livestock and herd health.
• Fencing and pasture management experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate the 700–800 head calving facility, including barn and pen prep, crew management, and sorting cows/pairs into groups.
• Oversee the 200–400 head off-site calving facility, including herd health, winter rations, and feed calls.
• Schedule, manage, and execute calf processing.
• Prepare and operate the breeding facility; assist with the 2,200 head breeding program, including synchronization, AI, and ET of 1,000–1,200 head at JLC and offsite herds.
• Manage cow/calf herd health year-round.
• Organize ultrasounding of the cow herd.
• Create and execute a 5–6 month rotational grazing plan.
• Fit and maintain eShepherd collars; deliver mineral weekly.
• Prepare and maintain summer and fall pastures, fences, and water tanks.
• Organize turnout and haul cow/calf pairs to grass.
• Prepare weaning pens and organize weaning.
• Manage rations and bunk for weaned calves and replacement heifers.
• Move and process/cake cow groups for fall and winter grazing as needed.
• Relocate cows back to calving facilities; administer pre‑calving shots and collect fecal samples.

Skills

calving experience

breeding experience

AI/ET knowledge

pasture management

Job description

Jorgensen Land & Cattle Partnership seeks a Cow/Calf Operations Manager to lead day-to-day management of a 700–800 head cow/calf operation, including an off-site calving facility and the annual breeding program.

The role requires hands-on livestock experience, strong crew leadership, and the flexibility to manage a demanding year-round workload, with responsibilities spanning pasture planning, herd health, and calving logistics.