Haag Land and Cattle Co
Haag Land & Cattle Co. is seeking an individual to fill the role of livestock manager in a progressive farming and ranching operation in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas.
The responsibilities with the position are widely varied and will include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee day-to-day management of both spring and fall calving cow herds and stocker feeders.
- Heard health management – planning and scheduling of preventative health treatments and detecting and doctoring animals as necessary.
- Range management – plan turn out dates, stocking rates, rotational grazing strategies to maximize range resources in a manner that promotes good stewardship. Plan and carry out strategies related to noxious weed control. Work with crop production enterprise to utilize forage and available feedstocks.
- Cattle nutrition – plan and implement the use of nutritional supplements and supplemental forage for cattle on grass and feeding of cattle while in feedlot.
- Maintain and improve livestock facilities including pasture fencing and watering, feedlot facilities, and cattle handling facilities.
- Employee will be expected and encouraged to provide ideas and input regarding improving the profitability and performance of the cow herd and management of grazinglands.
Requirements:
- Experience with cow-calf herd management and short-grass prairie management
- Experience performing basic veterinary skills (SQ and IM vaccination, branding, castration, etc)
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and have flexibility with regard to daily tasks
- Ability to work independently in a safe and productive manner
- Clean driving record
- CDL in-hand or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment (air-brake and combination endorsements required)
Additional preferred qualifications:
- Post high school education with emphasis in livestock
- Experience in grain farming operations
- Mechanical experience (welding, maintenance, etc.)
- Private or commercial applicators license
Housing Available, Competitive salary and benefit package.
Working horses are welcome, this job requires more than just riding.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please email:
- Work History/Resume
- Skill List
- 2 References (will be checked)
All 3 must be included for a call back.
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