Job Description Position: Cattle Herdsman

• Responsible for the daily management of the Shepherd’s Hill Charolais cowherd and assist in other operational activities related to farm, row crop and beef operations

Requirements:

• High School diploma and 2 years related experience
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred and may be required within one year of employment)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Basic cattle management skills (nutrition, calving, breeding, herd health)
• Basic cattle breeding knowledge (Pedigrees, EPDs, performance testing)
• Basic equipment skills including tractors, skid loaders, trucks with trailers, ATVs, baler, rake, manure spreader
• Basic PC computer skills
• Available to work off hours as is typically required with cattle operations 

Duties:

Daily management of cow herd

• Feeding – Routine feeding of grain, forages and supplements
• Calving – routine observation and assistance, calf processing, related records
• Breeding – heat detection, A.I., donor preparation, recipient preparation, related records
• Herd Health – Perform routine herd health procedures including vaccinations, deworming, fly control, tagging and tattooing. Diagnose and treat routine health problems such as pink eye, foot rot, scours, respiratory problems, minor injuries and lameness. Work with veterinarian on more serious problems and routine herd testing. Keep all related health records.
• Lead and manage all hay making throughout season – mowing, raking, baling, hauling and storing
• Data collection – related to cattle evaluation
• Pasture management: rotational grazing, pasture clipping, spraying, fertilizing
• Facility upkeep: bedding, hauling manure, high pressure washing, mowing, weeding
• Assist with marketing – prepare cattle for photographs, sales and exhibitions – clipping, fitting, breaking calves.  Delivery of cattle to possible shows and care while there, ex. Iowa Beef Expo, Des Moines.
• Interact with customers and potential customers
• Deliver animals to sales and customers
• Supervise part time or seasonal employees
• Coordinate activities with other employees
• Any other activities related to farm or beef operations

Row Crop Operation

• Assist with fieldwork, planting, checking crops, etc. in multiple counties. 

Special Projects

• Assist with construction and finishing new buildings, facilities, farm layout.  Construction experience required. 

Compensation: Wage TBD. Paid every 2 weeks, two weeks’ vacation, holidays, and 1/4 of beef.

Starting date: July 1, 2025 - depending on availability of successful applicant.

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