Herd Manager Job

At Grasstec, we are recruiting on behalf of a customer for an experienced Herd Manager to join a progressive dairy farm in Co. Tipperary. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-managed operation, milking 500 cows on a spring-calving, grass-based system.

Farm Facilities:

37-unit swing-over parlour

Modern infrastructure and equipment

Supportive team, working alongside the farm owner and two other staff members

Requirements:

Tractor and machinery experience (advantage)

Self-motivated, reliable, honest, and eager to expand knowledge and skills

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor livestock for health issues and administer treatment as required

Implement vaccination and herd health programmes

Record and maintain herd health data

Manage mastitis and dry cow programmes

Identify and treat lameness

Reproduction

Identify cows and heifers for breeding

Monitor and assist during calving

Record AI and calving details accurately

Oversee health and growth of calves and young stock

Carry out vaccination and dosing programmes

Grassland Management

Manage and budget grass allocations (training provided if required)

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