Herdsperson - BS 7068
Core
Assists herd technicians in routine animal care, farm sanitation, and animal movement to ensure animal welfare and production.
Role type
entry-level livestock handler
Builds
animal health and production outcomes
Domain
agriculture + livestock management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal husbandry, farm equipment operation, physical labor, sanitation, record keeping, pharmaceutical administration
Preferred skills
livestock handling experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high pressure equipment
Responsibilities
Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs basic veterinary procedures; sanitizes farm areas; moves animals; collects boar semen; treats sick animals with pharmaceuticals; maintains production records; assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC