Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager

Farm Job Search; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Job Search is seeking a Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager for a 450 cow operation in northwest Michigan. Duties cover herd health from birth to lactation, milking herd management, AI breeding, vaccinations, and record keeping.

Must be dependable, team-oriented, and willing to work with the owner and staff. Salary based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Experience with dairy herd health from birth to lactation.
• Proficiency in AI breeding, mastitis treatment and vaccinations.
• Ability to work with the owner and staff as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Duties include herd health operations from birth through lactation/dry off.
• Main responsibilities: AI breeding, mastitis treatment, sick cows, vaccinations, hoof trimming, and record keeping.
• Assist veterinarian and manage staff alongside the owner.

Skills

Dairy Herd Management

Vaccinations

AI Breeding

Record Keeping

Education

Dairy Knowledge

Tools

Dairy Equipment

Job description

Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager (6197)

Location: Michigan

Job Number: 6197

Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager opening on a 450 cow operation in north west Michigan . Duties include herd health operations from birth through lactation/dry off, and management of milking herd as well. Main responsibilities will include AI breeding, mastitis treatment, sick cows, maintaining records, giving I.V.'s, vaccinations, cow sorting, assisting veterinarian and hoof trimming. Working with owner in management of staff.

Must have knowledge of dairy cows, dairy equipment, vaccinations, heat detection, dairy health.

Also, must be dependable, trustworthy, motivated and willing to work as a team player.

Salary based on experience and education.