Livestock Welfare & Field Trials Specialist

Gallagher Group Limited; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

Career pathways across USA and beyond

Job summary

Gallagher Group Limited's eShepherd is seeking an Animal Production Specialist to be the on-the-ground expert in livestock behavior, animal welfare, and practical farm application. You’ll work directly with producers, investigate field challenges, run on-farm trials, and bring real-world farming insights back into our Customer Success and Product teams.

You’ll visit farms to observe livestock and system performance, develop practical recommendations, and help customers achieve successful

Qualifications

• Degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years with commercial livestock production, preferably beef/dairy grazing.
• Strong knowledge of livestock behavior and welfare.
• Experience working with farmers in advisory, veterinary, research or production roles.
• Confidence around livestock in commercial farm environments.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills to turn observations into recommendations.
• Clear, approachable communication and ability to build producer credibility.
• Clean, full driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on livestock behavior, welfare, grazing management, and virtual fencing.
• Visit farms to observe livestock and system performance and help customers achieve outcomes.
• Investigate field issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Plan and conduct on-farm trials and product validation activities.
• Turn field learnings into better customer guidance, training, support, and product improvements.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Support, and industry experts.
• Represent eShepherd at field days, customer events, research activities, and industry forums.
• Travel approximately 10–20%, including driving, air travel, and overnight stays within the U.S. and Canada.

Skills

Livestock behavior

Animal welfare

Field trials

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Animal Science degree

Job description

Gallagher Group Limited's eShepherd is seeking an Animal Production Specialist to be the on-the-ground expert in livestock behavior, animal welfare, and practical farm application. You’ll work directly with producers, investigate field challenges, run on-farm trials, and bring real-world farming insights back into our Customer Success and Product teams.

You’ll visit farms to observe livestock and system performance, develop practical recommendations, and help customers achieve successful