Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager

Farm Job Search; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Job Search is seeking a Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager for a 450 cow operation in northwest Michigan. You will oversee herd health from birth through lactation, and manage the milking herd alongside the owner.

You should have knowledge of dairy cows, dairy equipment, vaccinations, heat detection, and overall dairy health. The role requires dependability, trustworthiness, and a team-player mindset; salary is based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Experience with dairy cows and dairy operations.
• Ability to manage herd health from birth through lactation.
• Familiarity with vaccinations, heat detection, and mastitis control.

Responsibilities

• AI breeding
• Mastitis treatment
• Sick cows care
• Maintaining records
• Giving IVs
• Vaccinations
• Cow sorting
• Assisting veterinarian
• Hoof trimming
• Working with owner in staff management

Skills

Dairy cows

Dairy equipment

Vaccinations

Heat detection

Dairy health

Team player

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

• AI breeding
• Mastitis treatment
• Sick cows
• Maintaining records
• Giving I.V.'s
• Vaccinations
• Cow sorting
• Assisting veterinarian
• Hoof trimming
• Working with owner in management of staff

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of dairy cows
• Dairy equipment
• Vaccinations
• Heat detection
• Dairy health
• Must be dependable
• Trustworthy
• MotivatedWilling to work as a team player

Salary based on experience and education.