{"id":6850,"date":"2021-11-24T14:53:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T19:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/?post_type=abs_job&p=6850"},"modified":"2021-11-24T14:53:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T19:53:20","slug":"beef-cattle-care-and-handling-specialist-2","status":"publish","type":"abs_job","link":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/jobs\/beef-cattle-care-and-handling-specialist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef Cattle Care and Handling Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overall Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This position supports the elite beef genetics program and initiatives by providing exceptional care and handling to ABS cattle and assisting in the implementation of pre-planned management practices.\u00a0 Primary responsibilities will include: observation of cattle for signs of disease or distress; low-stress handling of cattle to administer vaccines, treatments, and estrus synchronization per established SOPs; seasonal support of successful calving of elite beef nucleus calves. The position will be based at the donor and bull performance testing facility in Pardeeville, WI. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specific accountabilities:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • Care and safe handling of all recipient cows and elite beef genetic cattle, to include:
    • Daily observation of animals for health and welfare concerns<\/li><\/ul>
      • Low-stress handling of cattle necessary to administer necessary treatments per established SOP<\/li><\/ul>
        • Provide cattle handling to support scheduled reproductive management work, administration of preventative herd health protocols, and data collection activities.<\/li><\/ul>
          • Seasonal support of successful calving, including: observation and handling of cows and newborn calves to ensure colostrum intake, calving data collection, and proper identification and vaccination of newborn calves.  <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            • Record keeping for any-and-all animal treatments and movements utilizing the designated electronic platform<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              • To ensure high standards of livestock health and hygiene are maintained for all ABS cattle, all team members are expected to perform the following duties:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                • Daily observation of cattle<\/li>
                • Occasional feeding, bedding, facility hygiene and manure removal as needed<\/em><\/strong> to support farm staff<\/li>
                • Low stress handing of, and a proper attitude toward animals at all times<\/li>
                • Proper administration of all health and welfare related SOP
                  • Maintain defined welfare, biosecurity, and hygiene practices for all ABS cattle on site.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Qualifications and experience:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                    • 5 years or more of beef cattle experience gained through industry and\/or farming experience<\/li>
                    • Clear understanding of normal appearance and condition of healthy cattle, and ability to recognize cattle in distress or displaying signs of disease<\/li>
                    • Preferred candidates will have a proven track record of cattle husbandry<\/li>
                    • Detail oriented<\/li>
                    • Ability to work effectively within a team environment<\/li>
                    • Possess a valid driver\u2019s license<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Capabilities and behaviors:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                      • Lives and displays the Genus ABS Values and behaviors at all times in their day to day ways of working.<\/li>
                      • Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times.<\/li>
                      • Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.<\/li>
                      • Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                        • Actively participate in Company training opportunities to further develop skills applicable to the department.<\/li>
                        • Gain a thorough understanding of the Company\u2019s business and the department\u2019s role within the company.<\/li>
                        • Ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times. <\/li>
                        • Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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