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Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a dependable Feedlot Health Manager (Health Focused) for a progressive Nebraska cattle feeding operation. This opportunity is ideal for a person who enjoys working directly with cattle health programs and wants responsibility over day-to-day livestock health decisions within a feedyard environment. This operation has capacity for approximately 8,000 head and generally maintains 5,000-6,000 head year-round. The employer is specifically searching for someone to take ownership of the cattle health program and oversee all daily animal health responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify sick cattle and pull/treat cattle as needed
• Administer vaccines, antibiotics, and cattle health protocols
• Monitor cattle daily and make health-related treatment decisions
• Coordinate cattle processing schedules and vaccination programs
• Work directly with consulting veterinarians and existing health protocols
• Oversee receiving cattle health programs and monitor cattle performance
• Direct and coordinate crew assistance during processing and treatments
• Maintain accurate treatment and health records
• Ensure cattle are handled properly and efficiently

Operation Notes:

• Yard capacity approximately 8,000 head
• Typically running 5,000-6,000 head year-round
• Existing crew handles feeding, maintenance, and general labor support
• Candidate will have labor assistance available when processing or treating cattle
• Horse experience is a plus but not required
• Practical cattle health ability is far more important than "cowboy" skills

Employer is Open To:

• Experienced feedlot health personnel
• Strong cattle hands with animal health experience
• Younger candidates with good instincts and willingness to learn
• Recent ag graduates with livestock backgrounds and long-term interest in cattle health management

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation approximately $70,000+ depending on experience
• Possible housing assistance available
• Retirement matching and additional benefits negotiable
• Long-term opportunity with increasing responsibility

The employer is looking for someone dependable who takes pride in cattle care, can make sound livestock health decisions, and wants to become a key long-term part of the operation.

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