Part-Time Livestock Assistant

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the care of 43 head cattle herd, overseeing a successful calving and breeding season for 18 cows

Oversee feeding and watering cattle

daily during non-grazing season (November-mid April)

Multiple times a day rotating during grazing season (mid-April-November)

Maintain perimeter fencing, set up and take down of temporary paddocks

Monitor livestock health and treat infections and disease as they arise including administering basic vet and animal husbandry

Tagging, banding, and weighing new calves

Bi-annual vaccinations

Manage hay inventory and coordinate purchase and delivery of hay supply

Maintain records relating to herd health and performance, rotational moves, pasture performance

Assist with irrigation moves in collaboration with SFF operations manager

Coordinating slaughter/processing including loading and hauling livestock to butcher

Ordering and purchasing needed supplies

Applicant requirements:

Ability to to carry out cattle moves and operations with low-stress handling in corrals and facilities

Experience with cattle health and treatment

Physical ability to lift 75+lbs.

Strong record-keeping skills and problem-solving abilities.

Can haul livestock in trailer on interstate

Communicates effectively

Weekend & Flexible Availability

Email april@spoonfullfarm.com with resume or explanation of experience.