Livestock Production Specialist I

The Tufts Farm is an integral unit of the Cummings Department of Animal Resources. The farm maintains
teaching and research herds of many common agricultural species including cattle, sheep, and horses. In addition to providing an opportunity
for hands-on instruction and skill development of students in the professional DVM curriculum, the farm manages both pasture and
cropland.

What You’ll Do

The Livestock Production Specialist is a vital member of the integrated team
responsible for the care and feeding of our cattle, sheep, and horses and maintains pastures for all animals. The team works closely with
the Cummings faculty to train veterinary and other students in safe and humane handling of livestock and in performing routine clinical
procedures. We support a growing and sophisticated research program. This position will work 35 hours per week on a shifted
schedule.

• Farm animal production (horses, sheep, cattle): The Livestock Production Specialist will devote approximately 50% of their
  time to supporting husbandry of all the farm species including feeding of animals and cleaning farm animal housing areas. Specialized tasks
  include but are not limited to operation of farm machinery, artificial insemination of cattle, and nursing care of sick animals under
  veterinary supervision.
  All farm employees are cross trained to be able to work with all species on an equal basis. In addition to the
  above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
• Record keeping: Under supervision, maintain needed records and assist with
  scheduling of shipments, coordination of health certificates, invoices and other required documentation. Document and maintain daily animal
  census.
• Teaching: Prepare barns for clinical instruction and provide instruction of DVM and other students in humane animal
  handling, performance of basic veterinary procedures and animal husbandry.
• Pasture management and waste management: Manage pastures
  by maintaining fences, mowing fields and improving pasture quality as needed. Manage waste by managing compost piles and spreading compost
  on pastures and open space.
• Research Support and Research animal care:
  * Support research by recording data as required,
  participating in research projects, and administering medications as required.
  * All Farm employees are cross trained to take care of
  various research animal species that belong to LAMS, so that they are able to fill in for their colleagues when needed.
  Research Support
  and Research animal care:
  * Support research by recording data as required, participating in research projects, and administering
  medications as required.
  * All Farm employees are cross trained to take care of various research animal species that belong to LAMS, so
  that they are able to fill in for their colleagues when needed.

What We’re Looking For

Basic
Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1
  year experience with livestock husbandry and production, including manure handling, livestock restraint and handling, feeds and feeding, use
  of common farm equipment, and breeding
• Interest and enthusiasm for teaching
• Enthusiastic, customer oriented
  attitude
• Computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word
• Ability to work weekends and occasional holidays
• Ability to
  operate and maintain common farm equipment including skid steers, tractors, dump trucks and implements used to create forage
  crops
• Collaborative and collegial attitude
• Valid US driver’s license

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree AS/AA or higher in Animal Science, Business or other relevant field
• Advanced
  training or experience with swine, cattle and/or sheep
• Advanced training or experience with farm equipment operation and with
  horses, poultry, cattle, and/or sheep highly desirable.
• Flexibility and skill in a fast-paced environment

Pay
Range

Minimum $20.50, Midpoint $24.40, Maximum $28.30

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal
equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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