Elite Beef Donor Program Coordinator – ABS GLOBAL – DeForest, WI

Overview

This position will support the elite beef genetics program and initiatives by ensuring efficient reproduction of elite donor females and the integrity of data collected on site. Primary responsibilities include donor female management, and record keeping for the broader Beef Genetic Nucleus program, working closely with the ABS Global Beef Product Development team. This Elite Beef Donor Program Coordinator position will be based at the donor and bull performance testing facility in Pardeeville, WI.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain defined welfare, biosecurity, and hygiene practices for all ABS cattle on site.
• Reproductive management of Donor herd, to include:
  • Administration and coordination of donor synchronization and superovulation protocol
  • Coordination of embryo production with ET service veterinarian
  • Coordination of local embryo transfers embryo transfers
  • Donor breeding
  • Oversight of donor nutritional and health programs
• Record keeping of animal ID, synchronization, heat detection, medical care, animal movements, pregnancy status and calving dates are to be maintained and accurate at all times, for all ABS animals.

• To ensure high standards of livestock health and hygiene are maintained for all ABS cattle, all team members are expected to perform the following duties:
  • Daily observation of cattle
  • Feeding, bedding, facility hygiene and manure removal as needed to support farm staff
  • Low stress handing of, and a proper attitude toward animals at all times
  • Proper administration of all health and welfare related SOP
  • Accommodation of bi-annual animal welfare audits

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Animal Science or related field, or significant relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 3 years or more of cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience
• Basic cattle reproduction knowledge
• Proficiency in Artificial Insemination is strongly desired
• Preferred candidates will have a proven track record of cattle husbandry
• Good computer skills with specific knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and herd management software
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Capabilities and Behaviors

• Lives and displays the Genus ABS Values and behaviors at all times in their day to day ways of working.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times.
• Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
• Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.

• Actively participate in Company training opportunities to further develop skills applicable to the department.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Company’s business and the department’s role within the company.
• Ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times.
• Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.

Who are we?

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, U.S.A., ABS Global is the world‐leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, artificial insemination technologies, and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is a division of Genus plc.