EMPLOYER:
Dykhuis Farms, Inc.
JOB TITLE:
Animal Scientist (Multiple Openings)
JOB LOCATION:
3759 46th St, Hamilton, MI 49419
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:
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or related. Travel to farms in Allegan County, Ottawa County, and VanBuren County required.
Interested candidates should submit a resume & cover letter to Dykhuis Farms, Inc., 3759 46th St, Hamilton, MI 49419.
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