Dairy Herdsman: Health, Calving & Milking Expert

NPAworldwide; Twin Falls (ID); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a progressive dairy operation seeking a dependable Herdsman for daily care and management of the herd, promoting animal health, welfare, and productivity.

The role includes monitoring cattle health, milking, administering treatments, assisting with calvings and newborn calf care, and maintaining herd health records. Candidate should have a strong work ethic and attention to detail and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience with dairy cattle or livestock
• Strong knowledge of herd health and animal husbandry
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or injury and administer treatments
• Experience assisting with calving and calf care preferred
• Operate livestock equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Aufgaben

• Monitor cattle health and welfare and manage daily care
• Milk fresh and hospital cows
• administer treatments and vaccinations as directed
• Assist with calvings and newborn calf care
• Maintain accurate herd health records
• Move and sort cattle and maintain clean facilities
• Operate and maintain livestock equipment
• Collaborate with management and team to achieve daily goals

Kenntnisse

Dairy cattle experience

Herd health knowledge

Animal husbandry

Calving and calf care

Equipment operation/maintenance

Communication/recordkeeping

Teamwork and independence

Flexibility in schedule

Jobbeschreibung

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a progressive dairy operation seeking a dependable Herdsman for daily care and management of the herd, promoting animal health, welfare, and productivity.

The role includes monitoring cattle health, milking, administering treatments, assisting with calvings and newborn calf care, and maintaining herd health records. Candidate should have a strong work ethic and attention to detail and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.