Herdsperson - BS 7644
Core
Assists herd technicians in routine animal care, farm sanitation, and general livestock management to ensure animal welfare and production efficiency.
Role type
Entry-level livestock handler (herdsperson)
Builds
Daily animal care operations and farm sanitation
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, livestock handling, farm equipment operation, physical labor, sanitation, basic veterinary procedures, record keeping
Preferred skills
Previous livestock handling experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high-pressure washing equipment
Responsibilities
Feeding, watering, and vaccinating animals; moving animals and maintaining animal flow; sanitizing farm areas; processing piglets (medication, castration, docking, ear notching); treating sick animals; maintaining production records; assisting with facility and equipment maintenance.
Seniority
Entry-level, hourly