Dairy Herdsman: Health, Repro & Milking Lead

NPAworldwide; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a progressive family-owned Virginia dairy seeking an experienced Herdsman. You will handle daily herd management, reproduction, milking, calf care, and health monitoring on site.

The role includes heat detection, AI breeding, records, and routine equipment upkeep. The ideal candidate has hands-on dairy experience, strong cow care knowledge, and a willingness to learn AI breeding.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on dairy experience required.
• Strong knowledge of herd health, reproduction, milking procedures and cow care.
• Willingness to learn AI breeding and assist with calving and calf care.
• Ability to maintain accurate herd records and monitor animal health.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily herd operations including feeding, milking and environ­ment cleanliness.
• Monitor health, treat sick or injured cows and assist with veterinary care.
• Perform heat detection, administer reproductive treatments and AI breeding.
• Care for newborn calves, colostrum management and vaccination administration.
• Maintain feeding programs, monitor cow condition and ensure milking shifts are covered.
• Keep accurate herd records and perform light equipment maintenance.

Skills

Dairy experience

Herd health

Reproduction

Milking procedures

Calf care

AI breeding

Record keeping

Feed management

Dairy equipment

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a progressive family-owned Virginia dairy seeking an experienced Herdsman. You will handle daily herd management, reproduction, milking, calf care, and health monitoring on site.

The role includes heat detection, AI breeding, records, and routine equipment upkeep. The ideal candidate has hands-on dairy experience, strong cow care knowledge, and a willingness to learn AI breeding.