Donor & Recipient Herdsman

Position Overview

Blueprint Genetics is seeking a motivated, dependable individual to oversee daily management and care of our elite donor and recipient cattle herd. The position plays a critical role in the success of our embryo transfer and IVF programs through excellent animal husbandry, reproductive management and facilities management.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, works independently and pays attention to details to maintain high standards of animal care and management.

Primary Responsibilities

Herd Management & Animal Care

• Mix and deliver feed daily for donors and recipients

• Daily animal care, herd health and treatments

• Support Henning Farms cattle care and management, as needed

Reproductive Management

• Set up recipients, heat detection, chute work for implants and pregnancy checks

• Run donors through the chute weekly for DFR or OPU

• Give donors FSH shots

• Strong record keeping of implants, treatments and more

Facilities & Equipment

• Clean, bed and maintain donor and recipient facilities

• Haul manure

• Clean and organize chute areas, barns and office spaces

Qualifications

• Cattle handling experience required

• Artificial insemination experience preferred

• Safely and efficiently operates farm equipment

• Can lift 50 pounds, work in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks

• Able to work 8am to 6pm CST, Monday through Friday, and every other weekend

To Apply

Submit a resume and two professional references to Courtney Jentz-Zehr at ***email_hidden***.