URUS Group

Seedstock Bull Herdsman, Seasonal

URUS Group  •  Wyoming (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

If you're looking for an opportunity to build hands-on cattle experience and learn from one of the nation's leading seedstock operations, this could be the perfect place to start. At Leachman Cattle, you'll work directly with elite seedstock cattle while gaining practical experience in animal care, cattle handling, health management, sale preparation, and ranch operations. This full-time temporary opportunity is designed for individuals who are eager to learn, willing to work hard, and interested in building a career in the beef industry.

This position is expected to last approximately nine months and provides extensive on-the-job training and real-world experience within a progressive seedstock operation. We're looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and is excited to grow their skills in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the daily care and handling of seedstock sale cattle.
  • Support cattle processing activities, health testing, and routine animal management procedures.
  • Pull, sort, and move cattle using low-stress handling techniques.
  • Assist with sale preparation activities, including grooming, clipping, photography, and videography.
  • Monitor cattle health and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain accurate animal inventory records and locations.
  • Assist with shipping, transportation, and cattle movements.
  • Help maintain barns, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Participate in training opportunities and develop new skills within the operation.
  • Support other operational needs as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Interest in livestock, agriculture, beef production, or ranching.
  • Previous cattle experience is preferred but not required.
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to animal welfare and safety.
URUS Group

About URUS Group

URUS was established to meet the needs of dairy and beef cattle producers around the globe today and far into the future.

As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS connects well-established agricultural organizations – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Jetstream Genetics, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics, and VAS. Each of these organizations has its own unique identity, products, and services.

These companies provide cutting-edge genetics to accelerate genetic progress, customized reproductive service to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of smart dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help the cow achieve her genetic potential. Put simply, these companies focus on the cow and her caretaker.

Yet, URUS is more than the sum of its parts. The URUS framework facilitates synergies between its companies – connections that drive new developments. The size and scale of URUS also contribute to significant investment in research and technology. URUS will build the tools, products, and genetics that cow caretakers need for tomorrow's sustainable, productive, and profitable herds.

Count on URUS – and its companies – to be in it for the long term. Count on URUS to invest in the products and services that will enhance producers’ abilities to be successful in effectively and efficiently feeding the world.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
Year Founded
2018
Website
urus.org
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