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Ostara Holsteins Ltd.(NE 4-40-4-W3rd) Osler, SK, is seeking a Dairy Herdsperson.
Duties include: Monitoring herd health, and treat as necessary. Milking. Helping with breeding program (AI). Assist with births. Feeding and mixing rations. Supervise staff. Keep stock records. Knowledge of farm machinery and maintenance an asset. General farm duties as needed.
MUST be willing to work weekends.
MUST have experience with AI.
MUST have relevant Dairy Schooling.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Type Of Livestock Specialization
- Dairy cattle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Train workers
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures
Specific Skills
- Supervise breeding programs and harvest operations
- Supervise farm operations
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Perform general farm duties
- Formulate feeding program
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
Type of Equipment
- Trucks
- Tractors
- Milking systems
- Manure handling or storage system
Type of Farm Operations
- Dairy