Dairy Herdsman
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Job no: 530117
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Dairy Farm
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Responsibilities include supervision of all daily operation procedures of the VA TECH dairy herd. Areas under daily management include making decisions to modify or adjust herd nutrition, forage needs, and inventories, herd health, breeding programs, replacement heifer management, and milk quality control.
Training and experience with a dairy operation; Knowledge of general dairy husbandry and milking procedures; Experience operating farm equipment and experience with milking, proper milking protocol, and knowledge of milk storage equipment; Experience with or ability to perform heavy manual labor and handle mature dairy cows in a professional manner; Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.
Bachelor's Degree in an applicable discipline, or the combination of education and experience; Knowledge of dairy herd management software programs, i.e. PCDART/AFI etc.; A.I. certified; Demonstrated supervisory experience
Commensurate with Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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