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Give input to farm manager on production, animal health, and farrowing employee issues * Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work culture Ensure farrowing paperwork is completed accurately and ...

Give input to farm manager on production, animal health, and farrowing employee issues * Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work culture Ensure farrowing paperwork is completed accurately and ...

You'll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and ... Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing. * Ensuring proper ...

You'll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and ... Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing. * Ensuring proper ...

You'll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and ... Managing Day 1 care, treatments, vaccinations, and piglet processing. * Ensuring proper ...

You?ll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and ... Prior livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock ...

You?ll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and ... Prior livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock ...

You?ll guide the farrowing team while working directly with animals every day in a fast-paced and ... Prior livestock management experience (swine preferred, but dairy, poultry, or other livestock ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Farrowing Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Farrowing Manager, you need expertise in swine reproduction, animal husbandry, and farm management, often supported by a degree in animal science or related experience. Familiarity with herd management software, biosecurity protocols, and automated feeding or climate control systems is typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing staff and ensuring animal welfare. These skills ensure optimal piglet survival rates, operational efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Farrowing Managers, and how can they be addressed?

Farrowing Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining optimal sow and piglet health, managing biosecurity protocols, and ensuring timely farrowing assistance. Balancing these responsibilities requires keen observation skills, prompt decision-making, and effective communication with the broader livestock team. Staying updated on best practices in animal welfare and collaborating closely with veterinarians and farm staff can help address these challenges and ensure successful farrowing outcomes.

What is a Farrowing Manager?

A Farrowing Manager is a specialized professional in the swine industry responsible for overseeing the birthing process (farrowing) of sows and the care of newborn piglets. Their duties include monitoring sow health, assisting with deliveries, ensuring proper nutrition, and managing the overall environment in farrowing facilities to maximize piglet survival and growth. Farrowing Managers play a crucial role in maintaining herd productivity, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards on pig farms.

What is the difference between Farrowing Manager vs Sow Herdsman?

AspectFarrowing ManagerSow Herdsman
CredentialsExperience in pig production, farm management skillsExperience in pig care, basic farm skills
Work EnvironmentSupervises farrowing facilities, manages staffHands-on care in sow housing areas
Industry UsageUsed in commercial pig farms, large-scale operationsCommon in breeding farms, smaller operations

The Farrowing Manager oversees the entire farrowing process, staff, and facility management, ensuring piglets are born and raised efficiently. The Sow Herdsman focuses on daily care and management of sows, supporting the breeding program. While both roles require experience in pig production, the Farrowing Manager has broader responsibilities including supervision and operational planning, whereas the Sow Herdsman concentrates on sow health and welfare.

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Farrowing Lead

Swine Vet Center Management

Bagley, IA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Salary: $50,000 +

Position Title: Farrowing Lead

Location: Bagley, Iowa

Company: Swine Vet Center Management

About Us

Swine Vet Center Management partners directly with clients to maximize swine production and profitability. We support sow farm operations across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa.


The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Farrowing Lead. This role is hands-on, focused on leading the team that ensures newborn piglets and their mothers receive the best possible care. The Farrowing Lead will manage farrowing schedules, train and guide staff, and closely monitor animal health and welfare to support strong production results.

Essential Functions

  • Manage daily operations in the farrowing rooms.
  • Lead, train, and support the farrowing team on proper piglet care and farrowing protocols.
  • Monitor farrowing progress and assist with difficult farrowings.
  • Ensure excellent piglet care including processing, fostering, and treatments.
  • Track performance and maintain accurate production records.
  • Work closely with farm manager and veterinarians to improve performance.
  • Monitor farrowing room environment, health, and sanitation.
  • Uphold high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety.


    Qualifications

    • Experience working in a sow farm
    • Strong attention to detail and animal care
    • Communication and teamwork skills
    • Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, and training modules.
    • Valid U.S. Drivers License or access to reliable transportation


    Preferred:

    • Leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in farrowing.
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English)


    Benefits

    • Health Insurance employer covers 80% of single coverage
    • Employer-paid life insurance
    • Voluntary dental, vision, and short-term disability
    • Earned time off (ETO)
    • 401k with employer contribution (after one year)


    Physical Demands/Work Environment:

    This position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a barn environment with exposure to strong odors, animal waste, disinfectants, dust, and loud noise. Candidates must be able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Work Authorization:

    All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of work eligibility.

    Swine Vet Center Management is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.