Rusk Rose Holsteins

Herdsman

Position:HerdsmanLocation:Rusk Rose Holsteins Inc. Ladysmith WI 54848 Farm Purpose Statement:We aspire to do the right thing, the right way Summary Description:Manage dairy herd, barn crew and dairy facility.

Starting Salary:Dependent on Experience
Benefits:Negotiable.
Work Hours: 55 hours per week
Paid time off:Ten days per year

Duties:All aspects of herd health including: breeding, calving, vaccinations, hoof health, timely record keeping , maintaining/enforcing protocols etc. Maintain dairy facility upkeep, cleanliness and appearance. Being bi-lingual in Spanish and English would be beneficial. Supervised by:Herd Manager Qualifications:Skills:All skill sets relative to dairy animal welfare, including but not limited to: artificial insemination, sire selection, detection and diagnosis of ill animals, working with vet, IV’s, use of PC Dart for records, maintenance of milking equipment etc. Work environment:Milking facility including milking parlor, hospital area and maternity area; in two barns growing to 600 cows total. Calf barn is located on the same site with heifer facilities located a half mile from the site. Goals of Dairy: Maintain 105 pounds/day of energy corrected milk on average, maintain SCC below 100,000, score 100 on federal survey, score 100 on animal welfare audit, maintain a strong team unit, strict adherence of protocols. Other:We feel our operation is an excellent place to work, while fostering a team environment. We encourage the growth and development of people to attain their own personal goals. Expectations are:

Punctuality on the job
Follow and enforce established routines/protocols
Animals/equipment handled with care
Cleanliness
Trustworthy and respectful of all team members

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