Herdsman
| Job Title | Herdsman |
| Job ID | KH-11215 |
| Job Type | FullTimeRegular |
| Location | New York |
| Salary Range | $50000 - $70000 |
| Comission / Bonus | |
| Benefits | Housing + Paid Vacation + Retirement Matching + Utilities |
Job Title: Herdsman
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working on a dairy with 400+ cows preferred
- Strong herd health skills, including the ability to identify, diagnose, and treat common health issues
- Previous experience supervising and working alongside dairy employees
- Artificial Insemination (AI) experience required, including heat detection and synchronization programs
- Basic knowledge of feed management and dairy nutrition
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with herd management software
- Experience using DairyComp or similar herd management systems required
- Ability to speak Dairy Spanish is a strong plus
- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated
- Proven team player with the ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive 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 wellbeing.
Primary 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.
This position offers 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.
- Experience working on a dairy with 400+ cows preferred
- Strong herd health skills, including the ability to identify, diagnose, and treat common health issues
- Previous experience supervising and working alongside dairy employees
- Artificial Insemination (AI) experience required, including heat detection and synchronization programs
- Basic knowledge of feed management and dairy nutrition
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with herd management software
- Experience using DairyComp or similar herd management systems required
- Ability to speak Dairy Spanish is a strong plus
- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated
- Proven team player with the ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive 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 wellbeing.
Primary 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.
This position offers 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.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Kirk Hansen at 308-382-7370.