RANGE LIVESTOCK HERDER - LIVESTOCK PARTURITION

Responsibilities

• administer emergency minor medical care to sick/injured pregnant animals using roping methods to gently immobilize animal without causing undue stress
• assist with hauling water when winter and drought conditions eliminate natural sources of water for livestock
• assist with supplemental feeding (when weather or quality of forage precludes use of range forage)
• attend animals in barns during kidding/lambing season
• attend livestock on the range during calving season
• attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring (including night checks)
• care for newly born offspring
• detect direction from which the wind or prevailing storms are coming to keep livestock gathered and safe
• ensure newly born offspring stand and nurse
• identify livestock that are preparing to give birth
• intensely monitor and treat both mother and young vulnerable to the colder temperatures and sickness
• keep accurate record of new offspring born
• lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon
• make certain animals have access to fresh water
• monitor for birthing problems and take correct actions when problems are identified
• monitor young for diseases, thrift and weight gain
• move pregnant livestock at a pace sufficient to ensure they receive ample water/forage during daylight hours before bedding down at night
• report to employer dehydration & other indicators of deterioration in animal body condition/behavioral changes indicating malnutrition or disease
• work with and care for herd working dogs and guard dogs
• work as part of a team when needed

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) months experience
• Required to be available up to 24 hours per day, 7 days a week

Schedule

Period of intended employment: 02/15/2027 to 05/31/2027