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Donor Cattle Herdsman

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Sioux Center, IA

  • Full Time
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About the role

Trans Ova Genetics is looking for a Donor Herdsman to provide daily, hands-on care for client-owned donor cattle. This role is a great fit for someone with practical cattle experience who is dependable, organized, and comfortable working independently. You’ll be responsible for the health, care, treatment, and daily management of donor cattle while working alongside our reproductive and livestock teams.

If you enjoy working with cattle and are looking for a hands-on role with variety and responsibility, we welcome you to apply.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide daily care, feeding, and monitoring of donor cattle.
  • Administer scheduled medications and injections and prepare cattle for procedures.
  • Monitor cattle for health concerns and communicate issues as needed.
  • Maintain accurate animal records, treatment information, schedules, and pen locations.
  • Clean, bed, and maintain pens and livestock areas.
  • Operate farm equipment, including skid loaders, tractors, ATVs, and pickups.
  • Assist with breeding and reproductive activities, including artificial insemination when qualified.
  • Provide professional and dependable care for client-owned livestock.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Hands-on cattle handling experience required; one or more years preferred.
  • Working knowledge of cattle health and the ability to recognize potential concerns.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
  • Farm equipment experience preferred.
  • Artificial insemination experience is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.