Dairy Cattle Reproduction Internship - Hands-On Summer

Genus plc; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing recommendations

Two trips to headquarters (Madison, WI

Work Truck provided

Job summary

ABS Global, a Genus Company, is offering the Reproduction and Breeding Internship in west/central New York. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cattle reproduction and learn to use industry software while supporting farmers and ABS management.

The position runs 12+ weeks, 40 hours per week, with travel and on-the-job training. Compensation is $17–$18 per hour. Applicants should have cattle handling experience, a valid driver’s license, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience in cattle handling and farm operations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work at least 12 weeks during the summer.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of ABS proven technical solutions through hands-on involvement and training with clients, staff, and local ABS management.
• Understand the general farm operation and handling cattle including reproductive skills and safety procedures.
• Learn to measure and report progress and results of technical service initiatives.
• Acquire knowledge in seeking new ways to deliver value to customers in co-operation with the technical service team and new business development.
• Exposure to real industry seminars, producer meetings and in-house meetings and publications.
• Develop proficient skills in PCDart, DC305, and/or BoviSynch software.
• Opportunity to assist a GMS evaluator coding cows.
• Opportunity to assist Repro Tech with customers, develop on-farm procedures to help facilitate implementation of RMS in each customer’s operation, cooperate with other farm advisors to integrate RMS into total farm management plan.
• Opportunity to assist Sales Reps on their route with deliveries, service, sales call and with ABS udder care products.
• Ensure ABS Global is a healthy and safe environment to work in by observing both the company safety rules and the policies/guidelines.
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission, and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Cattle handling

Farm operations

Communication skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Agribusiness / Animal Science interest

Tools

PCDart

DC305

BoviSynch

Job description

ABS Global, a Genus Company, is offering the Reproduction and Breeding Internship in west/central New York. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cattle reproduction and learn to use industry software while supporting farmers and ABS management.

The position runs 12+ weeks, 40 hours per week, with travel and on-the-job training. Compensation is $17–$18 per hour. Applicants should have cattle handling experience, a valid driver’s license, and authorization to work in the United States.