Dairy Farm Herd Manager / Herdsman

Farm Job Search; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Dairy Farm Herd Manager / Herdsman is available for a 400-cow operation in South Central Illinois. The role includes supervising milkers and barn workers, managing the AI breeding program, record keeping, and TMR feeding in a new free-stall barn.

Spanish language skills and Dairy Comp 305 experience are a plus; housing is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI breeding and calving.
• Strong livestock handling and barn supervision skills.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and manage feeding programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise milkers and barn workers.
• Manage AI breeding program implementation and inseminations.
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly herd records and reports.
• Oversee TMR feeding and overall herd health management.

Skills

Herd management

AI breeding

Livestock handling

Record keeping

Tools

Dairy Comp 305

Job description

Dairy Farm Herd Manager / Herdsman (6216)

Location: Illinois

Job Number: 6216

Dairy Farm Herd Manager / Herdsman Position available on an expanding 400 cow operation in South Central Illinois. Cattle are housed in a new free stall barn. Must have experience with AI, IV, calving and other basic herdsman responsibilities. Will also supervise milkers / barn workers, manage the AI breeding program, record keeping, and TMR feeding. Spanish and Dairy Comp 305 a plus. Housing provided.