Overview:

Feedlot Managers oversee daily operations of feed yards. They provide knowledge and support for heard nutrition, marketing, and environmental conditions for livestock in feedlots.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Ensure profitable operations of the feedlot to optimize feeding parameters
• Manage feedlot and appropriate safety standards and relations with employees, suppliers and customers
• Prepare short and long term operational plans supportive to the feedlot in conjunction with the General Manager
• Prepare budget and report operational and capital expenditure
• Report of weekly and monthly feedlot performance
• Repair and maintain equipment and structures as per agreed standard and program such as stock water, yards, buildings etc.
• Ensure that all health and safety standards are adhered to and that the working environment is clean, tidy and hygienic for all employees
• Manage efficient expenditure of allocated funds
• Ensure security of all assets including land, livestock produce and inventories
• Efficient and productive personnel management and assessment of staff

What education and training is required?

An associates degree in animal science, agricultural business.

To pursue a career as a Feedlot Manager:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, a focus on sciences such as animal science and biology, and mathematics.

Typical Employers:

Employed by food production companies, contract growers with integrated production facilities, or you may be self-employed.

Future Job Market/Outlook:

The future outlook for Feedlot Managers is projected to be fair to good.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:

• National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
• American Society of Animal Science