Herdsperson Sow Farm
Core
Assists herd technicians in routine animal care, farm sanitation, and general tasks to ensure animal welfare and well-being on a sow farm.
Role type
Herdsperson (Livestock Operations)
Builds
Daily care, health management, and operational flow for a sow farm
Domain
Agriculture / Animal Husbandry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, farm equipment operation, physical labor, animal handling, sanitation, record keeping, basic veterinary procedures
Preferred skills
Previous livestock handling experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high pressure equipment
Responsibilities
Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks; maintain farm sanitation and wash areas; process piglets (medication, castration, docking, ear notching); treat sick animals with pharmaceuticals; maintain production records; assist with facility and equipment maintenance; comply with animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity laws.
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior