Herdsman (KH-11429)

NPAworldwide; Dos Palos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a progressive dairy operation in California seeking an experienced, hands-on Herdsman to oversee herd performance, reproduction, employees, and daily dairy activities.

The Herdsman will work closely with the veterinarian and nutritionist to monitor animal health, treatment protocols, feeding programs, and overall facility conditions, ensuring milk quality and welfare standards are met.

Qualifications

• Strong dairy herd management experience and understanding of dairy operations.
• Strong herd health and reproduction management skills.
• Experience with AI breeding, semen selection, reproductive protocols, and monitoring breeding performance.
• Previous supervision, training, and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of dairy nutrition, feeding programs, and feed management.
• Experience with dairy management software (DairyComp, EZ Feed, VAS).
• Knowledge of milk quality, animal welfare, and dairy production practices.
• Recordkeeping, inventory management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of dairy facilities, equipment, and preventative maintenance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish; fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee herd health and reproduction programs, monitor breeding performance and AI activities.
• Supervise and schedule dairy employees, hire and train staff.
• Maintain accurate herd and treatment records; manage inventory.
• Monitor feed efficiency, ration performance, and feed bunk management.
• Ensure maintenance programs for milking, manure, and feeding equipment.
• Monitor cow comfort, ventilation, bedding, and facility conditions.

Skills

Dairy herd management

Herd health

Reproduction management

AI breeding

Semen selection

Reproductive protocols

Breeding monitoring

People management

Dairy nutrition

Feeding programs

Feed management

Recordkeeping

Inventory management

Organization

Dairy facilities

Maintenance

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Spanish language

Tools

DairyComp

EZ Feed

VAS

Job description

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation located in California who is seeking an experienced, hands on Herdsman to oversee herd performance, reproduction, employees, and daily dairy activities. This position will play an important role in maintaining excellent animal health, production, operational efficiency, and overall herd performance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include overseeing herd health and reproduction programs, monitoring breeding performance, semen and genetic selection, replacement planning, and assisting with culling decisions. The Herdsman will work closely with the veterinarian and nutritionist to monitor animal health, treatment protocols, feeding programs, ration performance, and feed efficiency. Additional responsibilities include supervising and scheduling dairy employees, assisting with hiring and training, maintaining accurate herd and treatment records, managing inventory, monitoring feed accuracy and waste, and helping read feed bunks. This individual will also help ensure preventative maintenance programs are followed for milking, manure, and feeding equipment while monitoring cow comfort, ventilation, bedding, and overall facility conditions. The successful candidate will be a strong, hands on leader who can work effectively with employees and management, maintain accountability, and ensure established milk quality, animal welfare, safety, and environmental protocols are consistently followed.

Qualifications

• Strong dairy herd management experience with a solid understanding of overall dairy operations
• Strong herd health and reproduction management skills
• Experience with AI breeding, semen selection, reproductive protocols, and monitoring breeding performance
• Previous employee supervision, training, and leadership experience
• Working knowledge of dairy nutrition, feeding programs, and feed management
• Experience with DairyComp, EZ Feed, VAS, or similar dairy management software
• Knowledge of milk quality, animal welfare, and dairy production practices
• Strong recordkeeping, inventory management, and organizational skills
• General knowledge of dairy facilities, equipment, and preventative maintenance
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to speak Spanish; fluency is preferred.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Herdsman - California

$80,000 - $85,000

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 80000

Salary Max : $ 85000

Currency Type : USD