Dairy Herd Manager / Herdsman

Farm Job Search; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm housing included

12 paid vacation days after first year

Health insurance stipend

Opportunity to house a few of your own

Job summary

Farm Job Search is seeking a Dairy Herd Manager / Herdsman for a 100+ cow Holstein show herd in northeastern Illinois. Responsibilities include milking, feeding, breeding and herd health for young stock and the milking herd, including transition cows (about 100 head total).

The ideal candidate has herd management and AI experience, with a preference for 2+ years on a dairy. Clipping and fitting skills are a plus, and independence and pride in farm appearance are valued.

Qualifications

• Herd management and AI experience preferred.
• Prefer 2 years of experience working on a dairy.
• Desire to work with and develop registered Holstein cattle.
• Clipping and fitting experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Milking, feeding, breeding and herd health for young stock, milking herd and transition cows (100 head total).
• Assist with seasonal field work and general farm maintenance.
• Operate with newer equipment; cows fed TMR.

Job description

Dairy Herd Manager / Herdsman (6184)

Location: IllinoisJobNumber: 6184 Dairy Herd Manager / Herdsman position available on a 100 plus cow registered Holstein show herd in north eastern Illinois. Responsibilities include: milking, feeding, breeding and herd health for young stock, milking herd and transition cows (100 head total), assisting with seasonal field work and general farm maintenance. Newer equipment, all bagged forage and cows are fed TMR. Dairy is in planning stage for a new robotic free stall barn in immediate future. Herd management and A.I. experience is preferred. Prefer 2 years of experience working on a dairy. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively. MUST have the desire to work with and develop registered Holstein cattle. Clipping and fitting experience is beneficial. Looking for someone to run a clean professional operation and take pride in the appearance of the facilities and animals.

Benefits: On-farm housing included. 12 paid vacation days after first year. Additional stipend on top of salary for health insurance. Opportunity to house a few of your own animals. Great area for families, close to amenities and entertainment.