Cattle Handler I

Description

Carry out cattle management activities in the farm's breeding areas; Monitor the health of farm animals; Perform hoof trimming on cattle and working animals; Assist with cattle maternity activities; Supply and verify mineral supplement distribution, and check water supply in pastures; Assist with feed inventory control on the farm. * Carry out cattle management activities in the farm's breeding areas, including separating or grouping animals, driving them to remangas or corrals, and administering medications, vaccines, dewormers, and other treatments as specified in the Work Order to ensure the quality of livestock management on the farm. * Monitor the health of farm animals by patrolling designated pasture areas for maternity/crib use, assessing the health of cows and calves, and administering medication when necessary to ensure good health conditions for the farm's livestock. * Perform hoof trimming on cattle and working animals whenever necessary to ensure the good health of farm animals. * Assist with cattle maternity activities, checking for any difficulties experienced by cows during calving and performing appropriate obstetric assistance maneuvers to ensure the health of both cow and calf. * Supply feed and salt in pastures using a tractor equipped with feed dispensers, distributing quantities according to animal headcount and recording data in the system to ensure high-quality livestock management on the farm. * Verify feed and water supply for animals in pastures, implementing corrective actions when necessary and evaluating pasture conditions to ensure optimal livestock rearing conditions on the farm. * Inspect fences, gates, cattle guards, and other livestock containment equipment, requesting maintenance when required to maintain proper operational conditions. * Assist with feed inventory control on the farm by recording daily withdrawals for livestock feeding. * Perform other duties related to the area as directed by the supervisor.