Herd Manager required on a 550 cow Spring Calving Herd in Monasterboice, County Louth, grass-based Herd.
Facilities and Role Overview
* 44 bale Rotary parlour
* Sense hub collars
* All associated facilities
* The herd manager will be required to support the farm manager in daily operations alongside two other members of the team.
Requirements
* Full clean driver's license is essential
* Some tractor and farm machinery experience would be preferred
* Applicants must be self-motivated, seeking to expand their knowledge, and possess a strong work ethic; must be honest and reliable.
Duties to Include
Herd Management
* Observe livestock for signs of illness and administer treatment accordingly
* Responsibility for vaccinations and health management; collect and record data relevant to the health of the herd.
* Maintain mastitis and dry cow treatment programmes
* Recognise and deal with animal lameness
* Day-to-day herd health management
Reproductive Management
* Identify cows and heifers for breeding
* Monitor and assist during calving
* Ability to keep good records of AI and calving details
Young Stock Management
* Monitor health and growth of young stock
* Perform vaccination and dosing programmes
Grass Management
* Ability to manage and budget grass allocations would be an advantage, but training can be provided if necessary.
Accommodation is available if required.
To apply, please send CV and references.
Please note we are not accepting any Non-EU workers at this present time.
Job Type: Full-time
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