Winter Cattle Care Specialist: Calving & Feeding

H2ajobs; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs in Blair, Nebraska seeks a farm hand to care for cattle through winter months, from December to March. Responsibilities include monitoring herd health, feeding cattle, and moving animals between cornstalks, dry lot, and pasture. Calving season adds extra duties and requires regular checks.

Calving tasks include checking cows three times daily, pulling calves, tagging, and treating calves when needed, along with general farm duties in all conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 3 months.
• Must have regular driver's license.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures and extensive walking.

Responsibilities

• Tend to cattle on cornstalks and during calving periods.
• Assist with feeding and checking for sick cattle.
• Calving duties: check cows 3 times daily, pull calves, tag and treat calves.
• Perform general farm tasks as needed.

Job description

H2ajobs in Blair, Nebraska seeks a farm hand to care for cattle through winter months, from December to March. Responsibilities include monitoring herd health, feeding cattle, and moving animals between cornstalks, dry lot, and pasture. Calving season adds extra duties and requires regular checks.

Calving tasks include checking cows three times daily, pulling calves, tagging, and treating calves when needed, along with general farm duties in all conditions.