Rancher
Title:                            Cattle RancherCompensation:            $50,000 Base Salary, Room &amp; Board Provided, Cell Phone &amp; VehicleLocation:                     Lakeland, FL (Required to Live on Ranch)Start Date:                   August 1st, 2014Summary:Cattle Rancher need on-site in Lakeland FL to manage farming property (cattle, fish, vegetables, etc.), &amp; oversee solar panel energy system.Feed CattleCattle must have food and water year-round. When pastures are lushly vegetated, the herds may be turned loose to graze on their own. As the food supply in one pasture diminishes, ranchers might have to move the herd to another pasture. In winter, cattle are typically fed hay or special feed that must be delivered to the pens, barns or pastures. Dairy cattle are normally kept on a specific diet to maximize milk production and quality. Beef cattle are normally given special feeds just prior to sale to increase their weight. Water must be delivered to cattle kept in barns, and when they are at pasture, ranchers must ensure that stock tanks or natural sources are full and uncontaminated.Breed CattleRanchers practice selective breeding to produce stock with the qualities desired. Artificial insemination is often used to eliminate the need to physically transport livestock between ranches. The rancher may handle the chore or engage the services of a veterinarian. During labor, ranchers are often on hand to assist in the delivery and monitor the health of both the cow and the calf.Monitor Cattle HealthA rancher must maintain a close watch on the health of the livestock. Numerous diseases and parasitic pests can affect entire herds in a short time. Minor health problems, such as ticks or superficial cuts, are normally tended by the rancher. If required, some ranchers handle chores like dehorning or castration themselves.Construction WorkShelters, barns, fences, feed troughs and gates are some of the structures common to most ranches. The rancher must see that they are built and repaired as necessary. Ranchers may handle the chores themselves on small operations, hire someone to handle a specific job, or employ full-time workers to handle a variety of tasks, including structural repairs.Miscellaneous DutiesRanchers must ensure that all chemicals and feeds given to cattle comply with government regulations.  Rancher will need previous experience operating farm equipment, such as hay balers or tractors. If additional workers are hired, they may need to train and supervise them
Title: Rancher
Salary: None
Description: Title:                            Cattle RancherCompensation:            $50,000 Base Salary, Room &amp; Board Provided, Cell Phone &amp; VehicleLocation:                     Lakeland, FL (Required to Live on Ranch)Start Date:                   August 1st, 2014Summary:Cattle Rancher need on-site in Lakeland FL to manage farming property (cattle, fish, vegetables, etc.), &amp; oversee solar panel energy system.Feed CattleCattle must have food and water year-round. When pastures are lushly vegetated, the herds may be turned loose to graze on their own. As the food supply in one pasture diminishes, ranchers might have to move the herd to another pasture. In winter, cattle are typically fed hay or special feed that must be delivered to the pens, barns or pastures. Dairy cattle are normally kept on a specific diet to maximize milk production and quality. Beef cattle are normally given special feeds just prior to sale to increase their weight. Water must be delivered to cattle kept in barns, and when they are at pasture, ranchers must ensure that stock tanks or natural sources are full and uncontaminated.Breed CattleRanchers practice selective breeding to produce stock with the qualities desired. Artificial insemination is often used to eliminate the need to physically transport livestock between ranches. The rancher may handle the chore or engage the services of a veterinarian. During labor, ranchers are often on hand to assist in the delivery and monitor the health of both the cow and the calf.Monitor Cattle HealthA rancher must maintain a close watch on the health of the livestock. Numerous diseases and parasitic pests can affect entire herds in a short time. Minor health problems, such as ticks or superficial cuts, are normally tended by the rancher. If required, some ranchers handle chores like dehorning or castration themselves.Construction WorkShelters, barns, fences, feed troughs and gates are some of the structures common to most ranches. The rancher must see that they are built and repaired as necessary. Ranchers may handle the chores themselves on small operations, hire someone to handle a specific job, or employ full-time workers to handle a variety of tasks, including structural repairs.Miscellaneous DutiesRanchers must ensure that all chemicals and feeds given to cattle comply with government regulations.  Rancher will need previous experience operating farm equipment, such as hay balers or tractors. If additional workers are hired, they may need to train and supervise them
Requirements: Mid-Senior level experience, High School or equivalent education
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