Herdsman: Fresh Cows/Breeding (KH-7081)

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

Herdsman: Fresh Cows/Breeding - Indiana

$28,000 - $40,000 + Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company is representing a large dairy located in Indiana who is searching for someone who enjoys working on large dairy operations, has a great work ethic and is a team player. If candidate does not posses all of the skills listed the employer is willing teach them, as long as they have the drive to learn. This position is responsible for giving vaccinations and sync shots following the protocol. Must have herd health skills and be able to spot, diagnose, and treat sick cows and treat mastitis cows in the parlor. Herdsman will also be expected to aid with dry off process, breed cows, following protocol, check heats both am and pm, pull blood for preg checks, aid maternity person with difficult calving and stock supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVE CURRENT DAIRY EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION?

• Self-motivated
• Cooperative with peers
• Be able to communicate ideas with peers and management
• Adheres to company policies
• Cow moving skills
• Knowing aspects of cows in heat and breeding process
• Knowing treatment protocols
• DC 305 literate
• Herd Health skills (basic knowledge about diseases in cows)
• breeding knowledge about and breeding skills