What are the responsibilities and job description for the Herdsperson Position position at Genus PLC?
Role Overview
Overall Responsibilities:
This position supports the elite beef genetics program and initiatives by providing exceptional care and oversight to all recipient cows and elite beef genetic calves on site. Primary responsibilities are daily care and logistics of the beef herd. The position will be based at the donor and bull performance testing facility in Pardeeville, WI and reports to the Production Site Supervisor.
You Will
Specific accountabilities:
Care and oversight to all recipient cows and elite beef genetic calves, to include:
Daily observation of animals for health and welfare concerns
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:
Qualifications and experience:
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.
Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.
Benefits Overview
Genus offers competitive benefits plans including multiple medical choices, dental & vision coverage and a 401k retirement plan with a competitive company match. We also offer innovative benefits such as 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a company stock purchase plan. We are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com .
Overall Responsibilities:
This position supports the elite beef genetics program and initiatives by providing exceptional care and oversight to all recipient cows and elite beef genetic calves on site. Primary responsibilities are daily care and logistics of the beef herd. The position will be based at the donor and bull performance testing facility in Pardeeville, WI and reports to the Production Site Supervisor.
You Will
Specific accountabilities:
Care and oversight to all recipient cows and elite beef genetic calves, to include:
Daily observation of animals for health and welfare concerns
- Administration of preventative herd health protocols
- Assistance with coordination and planning of local embryo transfers with other team members
- Assistance with oversight of cattle housing and movements, including rotational pasture management during the growing season
- Assistance with calving season management of all ABS owned recipient females
- Other duties as assigned by Production Site Supervisor
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:
- Daily observation of cattle
- Feeding, bedding, facility hygiene and manure removal as needed to support farm staff
- Low stress handing of, and a proper attitude toward animals at all times
- Proper administration of all health and welfare related SOP
- Accommodation of bi-annual animal welfare audits
- Maintain defined welfare, biosecurity, and hygiene practices for all ABS cattle on site.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Animal Science or related field, or significant relevant experience in lieu of degree
- 2 years or more of cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience
- Basic cattle reproduction and health management knowledge
- Preferred candidates will have a proven track record of cattle husbandry
- Good computer skills with specific knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and herd management software
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Lives and displays the Genus ABS Values and behaviors at all times in their day to day ways of working.
- Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times.
- Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
- Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.
- Actively participate in Company training opportunities to further develop skills applicable to the department.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the Company’s business and the department’s role within the company.
- Ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times.
- Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.
Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.
Benefits Overview
Genus offers competitive benefits plans including multiple medical choices, dental & vision coverage and a 401k retirement plan with a competitive company match. We also offer innovative benefits such as 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a company stock purchase plan. We are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com .