Herdsman (KH-11215)

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT • Full-time • NY, USA • USD $50k - USD $70k / year • 1w ago

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n- Experience working on a dairy with 400+ cows preferred\r\n- Strong herd health skills, including the ability to identify, diagnose, and treat common health issues\r\n- Previous experience supervising and working alongside dairy employees\r\n- Artificial Insemination (AI) experience required, including heat detection and synchronization programs\r\n- Basic knowledge of feed management and dairy nutrition\r\n- Proficient computer skills, including experience with herd management software\r\n- Experience using DairyComp or similar herd management systems required\r\n- Ability to speak Dairy Spanish is a strong plus\r\n- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated\r\n- Proven team player with the ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy operation in New York that is seeking a qualified Herdsman to assist in managing herd health, reproduction, and daily cow care. This individual will supervise a team of 3 employees and play an active, hands-on role in maintaining herd performance and animal well being.\r\n\r\nPrimary responsibilities include diagnosing and treating sick cows, monitoring and managing fresh cows, performing artificial insemination, heat detection, synchronization programs (including Ovsynch), administering IVs and vaccinations, assisting with calvings, and supporting hoof health. The Herdsman will also be responsible for accurate data entry and maintaining herd records using DairyComp or similar herd management software.\r\n\r\nThis position offers an opportunity for growth and expanded responsibility, making it ideal for someone who is well-rounded in dairy operations and motivated to develop into a larger leadership role. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of contributing across multiple areas of herd and employee management.\r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n