EMPLOYER:Waukon Feed Ranch, Inc.
JOB TITLE:Animal Scientist (Multiple Openings)
JOB LOCATION:615 Old Hwy 9, Waukon, IA 52172
JOB DUTIES: Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing animal health and reproduction programs for commercial swine operation. Specific duties include: (1) developing, implementing, and managing animal health and welfare, including administering vaccinations of sows and piglets, examining animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury, and treating sick, injured, or lame animals; (2) developing, implementing, and managing animal reproduction programs, including performing artificial insemination, detecting heat and pregnancy, selecting animals for farrow, monitoring/assisting sows during labor, and analyzing reproductive efficiencies; (3) as necessary, euthanizing animals using company-approved techniques; (4) developing, evaluating, and managing daily activities and processes related to iso-wean pig production including gilt development, breeding, gestation, and farrowing; (5) performing timely and accurate recordkeeping of animal health and reproduction activities; (6) maintaining biosecurity policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS: Two years of livestock industry experience, including specific experience in swine reproduction and health.
Housing available.
Interested candidates should submit a resume & a cover letter to HR, Waukon Feed Ranch, Inc., 615 Old Hwy 9, Waukon, IA 52172
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