Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager

Farm Job Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Job Search is seeking a Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager for a large 1,200 cow dairy in South East Tennessee. The role requires experience with heat detection, AI breeding protocols, and associated treatments.

You will oversee the parlor and lead nutrition and herd-health initiatives, reporting to farm management. The ideal candidate has a college degree in a related field or equivalent experience, valid driver's license, and strong communication skills; Spanish language capability is a

Qualifications

• Must have experience with heat detection, prostaglandin, GnRH shots, and Ovsynch protocols in AI breeding.
• Experience with dairy nutrition, herd health, treating cattle and vaccination protocols.
• Oversee dairy parlor operations with milking only in emergencies.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent communication skills; dairy Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parlor operations on a 1,200 cow dairy farm.
• Coordinate AI breeding protocols and breeding schedule.
• Maintain herd health programs including vaccinations and treatments.
• Communicate effectively with farm staff and management.

Skills

Heat detection

AI breeding

Dairy nutrition

Herd health

Treatments & vaccinations

Communication skills

Education

College degree in a related field

Job description

Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager (6057)

Location: TennesseeJobNumber: 6057Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager position available on a 1,200 cow dairy farm, with over 500 in lactation, located in South East Tennessee. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience. The candidate MUST have experience with heat detection, prostaglandin, GNrH shots, Ovsynch protocols and all other aspects of AI breeding. Also MUST have experience with dairy nutrition, herd health, treating cattle and vaccination protocols. Treatments and vaccinations include, fresh/dry/milking, ketosis, mastitis, milk fever and down cows. Will be responsible for overseeing parlor, but will not be responsible for milking unless in an emergency. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and excellent communication skills. Dairy Spanish is helpful.