Dairy Farm Herdsman

Farm Job Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Health insurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Farm Job Search is seeking a Dairy Farm Herdsman for a 100+ cow family-owned dairy in west central Pennsylvania. You will manage day-to-day herd care, work with mature cattle, newborn calves and heifers, and coordinate with a herd veterinarian.

This working management position requires hands-on leadership, ability to diagnose common dairy health issues, supervise other employees, and assist with crop tasks such as corn and hay. Housing and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with mature cattle, newborn calves and heifers
• Ability to diagnose common dairy health issues and coordinate with herd veterinarian
• Supervise other employees and manage farm tasks

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common dairy health issues and coordinate with the herd veterinarian
• Supervise and assist with herd care, calf rearing, and heifer management
• Assist with crops (corn, hay, soybeans) on the dairy farm

Job description

Dairy Farm Herdsman (6193)

Location: Pennsylvania

Job Number: 6193

Dairy Farm Herdsman position immediately available on a well established 100+ cow family owned dairy in west central Pennsylvania. Must have experience with mature cattle, new born calves and heifers. Will be expected to diagnose and treat common dairy health issues and coordinate with the herd veterinarian and supervise other employees. Some help with corn, hay and soybean crops will also be required. This is a working management position.

• Benefits include housing, health insurance and performance bonus