Dairy Farm Herdsman

Farm Job Search; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days of em

One day off every week or every other

Job summary

Dairy Farm Herdsman position at a family-owned 500-cow Holstein dairy in east central Wisconsin. Tasks include heat detection, artificial insemination, IV administration, and assisting with birthing, with veterinary support on-call.

Will train and mentor other employees; junior partnership possible for top performers. Benefits include health insurance after 90 days and one day off weekly or alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Heat detection and AI work are required.
• Ability to perform IV administration and assist with calvings.
• Experience with blood draws and timed AI protocols is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard dairy herd management tasks including heat detection and AI.
• Assist with birthing and IV administration under veterinary guidance.
• Draw blood samples and manage timed insemination protocols.
• Train junior employees and collaborate with veterinarians and dairy support staff.

Skills

Heat detection

Artificial insemination

IV administration

Birthing assistance

Blood draws

Timed AI protocols

Training staff

Job description

Dairy Farm Herdsman (6168)

Location: Wisconsin

Job Number: 6168

Dairy Farm Herdsman Position immediately available on a family-owned, high-producing 500 cow registered Holstein dairy in east central Wisconsin. This position requires the ability to perform normal herdsman tasks including, but not limited to, heat detection, A.I., giving I.V.'s, assisting with birthing, drawing blood and managing timed A.I. protocols. Will be working with a veterinarian and other dairy support people. Training other employees is also expected. Owners willing to train a highly motivated person that shares their passion for dairying. Junior partnership possible for a top performer.

Benefits

• Health insurance after 90 days of employment.
• One day off every week or every other weekend.
• Performance bonuses are also available.