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, 2 years related experience. Preferable candidate is working toward Associate’s degree in ag related field.
– 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
– Able and available to work off hours as is required with cattle operations
Detailed Description:
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
Assist with freezer beef sales
Supervise part time or seasonal employees, if applicable
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.
Organization: will report to Greg Shepherd
Compensation: Wage – hourly – TBD. Paid every 2 weeks depending on education and experience, two weeks’ vacation, holidays and 1/4 of beef.
Starting date: July 1 – depending on availability of successful applicant.
Applications will be reviewed beginning 4/15/25 as received until successful applicant is hired.