Our client is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy Herdsperson to join their team. They strive to provide their herd with the highest standards of husbandry and to provide high quality milk to the consumer. Their farm utilizes 3 Delaval Vms for their 150 cow herd located in Bruce County.
Duties will include:
Monitoring herd health, stall cleaning and bedding
cleaning and maintaining barns
monitoring breeding program and perform artificial insemination(AI)
assist with calving and follow protocols for raising calves
monitor and maintain our Delaval Vms’
maintain production and livestock records
record events in Dairy Comp 305 and maintain Cqm records
general farm duties
Requirements:
completion of high school
2 years’ experience as a Dairy Herdsperson
must have own transportation
able to work independently
share in a scheduled rotation of weekends and statutory holidays
Assets:
Artificial Insemination course(AI)
experience with Dairy Comp 305
mechanical ability for small repairs and maintenance
Compensation will be adjusted according to experience and a benefit program is available at completion of probationary period. This is a full-time position and offers a flexible work schedule.