Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager

Farm Job Search; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Job Search seeks a Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager for a 1,200 cow dairy in South East Tennessee. The role oversees parlor operations and reproductive programs, with emphasis on heat detection, AI protocols, and herd health. A related-degree is preferred, with dairy Spanish being a plus.

A valid driver’s license and strong communication are required. The ideal candidate has experience in dairy nutrition, disease management, and vaccination protocols, and will assume leadership while

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with heat detection and AI breeding protocols.
• Knowledge of dairy nutrition and herd health management.
• Experience with vaccination protocols and treatments (ketosis, mastitis, milk fever).
• Strong communication skills; valid driver’s license; dairy Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dairy parlor operations, not milking except in emergencies.
• Manage AI breeding protocols, heat detection, and reproductive programs.
• Monitor herd health, nutrition, and vaccination/treatment plans.

Skills

Heat detection

AI breeding protocols

Herd health management

Vaccination protocols

Communication skills

Education

College degree in a related field

Job description

Dairy Farm Herdsman / Herd Manager (6057)

Location: Tennessee

Job Number: 6057

Dairy 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.