Calf / Heifer Manager (KH-10826)

Key Responsibilities

• Calf and Heifer Care: Oversee the care and management of calves and heifers, ensuring their well-being and growth from birth through to pre-fresh stages.
• Herd Health: Utilize your expertise in herd health to spot, diagnose, and treat sick animals, implementing effective health management practices.
• Breeding and Feeding Programs: Manage AI breeding processes and oversee feeding programs to ensure optimal growth and reproductive performance.
• Leadership and Supervision: Provide leadership and motivation to a team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and in line with established procedures.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records related to animal health, breeding, and feeding, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Inventory and Supply Management: Manage inventory levels and oversee ordering medical supplies to ensure that all necessary materials and equipment are available.
• Genetics: Utilize a background in genetics to inform and improve breeding strategies and herd performance.
• Spanish Language: Utilize Spanish language skills to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking team members and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in calf and heifer management within a dairy operation.
• Strong background in herd health with the ability to diagnose and treat animal health issues.
• Proficient in AI breeding techniques and management.
• Knowledge of genetics is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills with previous supervising experience.
• Experience in inventory management and supply ordering.
• Proficient in data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to speak Dairy Spanish is a must.