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Herdsman position - Virginia
$50,000 - $65,000
Job Description
A large dairy located in Virginia is searching for a well qualified Herdsman that will assist in the operation of their 24 hour operation with minimal downtime (45 minutes at any given time). Successful candidate must have large dairy experience, strong herd health and AI breeding experience, and a strong work ethic. This position will be overseeing milkers and pusher to ensure protocols are be followed. Other responsibilities include parlor maintenance, manage fresh cows, keeping water troughs clean, etc. Employer is looking for someone with computer experience with dairy software, some mechanical ability, and the ability to speak Dairy Spanish would be a plus. There is no feeding with this position but must communicate with Feeder and Nutritionist.
Qualifications
MUST HAVE CURRENT DAIRY BACKGROUND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
* Strong Herd Health experience
* Strong AI breeding/Preg check experience
* Large dairy experience (1,000+)
* Supervisory experience
* Some Mechanical ability
* Computer experience
* Fresh cow experience
* Parlor Maintenance