Animal Scientist

EMPLOYER:Dykhuis Farms, Inc.

JOB TITLE:Animal Scientist (Multiple Openings)

JOB LOCATION:3759 46th St, Hamilton, MI 49419 (Allegan County)

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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