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IVB Team Lead-Senior Scientist

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... to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics.

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for cattle breeding in the United States is $69,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cattle Breeding job involves managing the reproduction of cattle to improve herd genetics, increase productivity, and ensure healthy offspring. Responsibilities include selecting breeding stock, monitoring animal health, assisting with artificial insemination or natural mating, and maintaining breeding records. Professionals may work on farms, ranches, or breeding facilities and must have knowledge of genetics, nutrition, and animal husbandry.

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To excel in cattle breeding, you need in-depth knowledge of animal husbandry, genetics, breeding methods, and herd health management, typically gained through agricultural studies or hands-on experience. Familiarity with breeding software, artificial insemination equipment, and livestock health monitoring systems is highly valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills are important soft skills in this field. These competencies help ensure efficient breeding operations, healthy livestock, and effective teamwork across the farm.

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Cattle breeding professionals often encounter challenges such as managing the health and fertility of large herds, identifying optimal breeding pairs, and monitoring for genetic disorders or illnesses. Adapting to changing weather conditions and market demands can also affect daily operations and long-term planning. Additionally, you may need to respond quickly to emergencies like calving difficulties or disease outbreaks. Overcoming these challenges requires resilience, a strong commitment to animal welfare, and staying updated on best practices in breeding and herd management.

How much does a cattle breeding professional make?

Cattle breeding professionals, such as livestock breeders or animal scientists specializing in cattle, typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and farm size. Advanced roles or those with specialized skills may earn higher salaries, especially with certifications or management responsibilities.
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Infographic showing various Cattle Breeding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,416 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station

Overton, TX

$45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Overton

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Overton, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Research

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

  • Texas A&M Forest Service

  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

Research Assistant - (beef cattle herdsman) responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in beef cattle research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Responsibilities:

  • General cattle duties in all facets of cow/calf operation to include calving, identifying and treatment of sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, weighing, which requires operating an Agency vehicle to perform duties.

  • Handle cattle in a low stress manner.

  • Pasture management

  • Heifer and bull development

  • Managing stocker cattle

  • Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.

  • Keeps detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, etc.

  • Fence repair and construction

  • Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair

  • Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.

  • Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

  • Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  • Computer knowledge

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

  • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Experience in haying operations.

  • Must be able to operate tractors and equipment such as hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, trip feeder, planter, sprayer, pasture mower, etc.

  • Must be able to pen cattle.

  • Must be able to drive tractor and operate equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, AI, ultrasonography and animal health is preferred).

Other Requirements:

  • Physical labor required.

  • Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of at least 60 pounds.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $45,000.00

Applicant Instructions: Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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