Dairy Farm Herdsman

Farm Job Search; Portland (ME); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing

Utilities after 3 months

Simple IRA offered

Résumé du poste

D dairy farm position with Farm Job Search in Maine is seeking a Herdsman to oversee health and reproduction of cows and heifers on a 350‑cow operation. Responsibilities include heat detection, breeding coordination, and treatment of sick or fresh cows with protocols established with the veterinarian.

Housing is provided, utilities after three months, and a simple IRA is offered. Ideal candidate communicates well and can work both with others and independently on a modern, family‑owned dairy

Qualifications

• Experience with dairy cattle health and reproduction.
• Able to work independently and with others.
• Good communication skills and record keeping.

Responsabilités

• Monitor health and reproduction of mature cows and heifers.
• Perform heat detection and assist breeding.
• Administer treatments under vet guidance; follow mastitis, hoof health, calving protocols.
• Maintain records per Dairy Plan.
• Manage the hospital facility including milking and care of sick/fresh cows.

Connaissances

Dairy cattle handling

Heat detection

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Mastitis protocols

Hoof health care

Calving management

Description du poste

Dairy Farm Herdsman (6157)

Location: Maine

Job Number: 6157

Herdsman Position available on a 350 cow, family-owned, modern dairy farm in central Maine. Responsible for the health and reproduction of mature cattle and heifers. Including heat detection, breeding or working with breeding technician and treatment of fresh and sick cows. Will work with veterinarian and follow all established protocols covering mastitis, hoof health, calving and record keeping (Dairy Plan). Will manage the hospital facility, which includes milking and treating all sick and fresh cows. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and the ability to work with others as well as alone.

Benefits: housing, utilities after 3 months a simple IRA is offered.