Great opportunity for Medical Veterinarians, Biologists, etc., interested in working in the U.S. on a TN Visa. Only citizens of Canada and Mexico are eligible for the TN Visa program. Job Title: Animal Scientist
Summary: Applies animal science principles to manage the health, reproduction, and productivity of sows and litters in the farrowing unit.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Zootechnics, or a closely related field. Livestock experience preferred; Basic English required.
Job Duties:- Nutrition and environment: Monitor and evaluate feed intake and adjust lactation feeding to sow body condition; evaluate barn conditions (temperature, ventilation) for animal welfare.
- Records, data, and biosecurity: Maintain health and production records, identify trends, and report findings; carry out biosecurity protocols.
- Sow and litter health: Assess sows and piglets for illness, injury, and stress; implement treatment protocols under veterinary guidance; administer and document medications and vaccinations per the herd health program; manage the farrowing process, including intervention in difficult births.
- Reproduction and production: Perform artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis; track reproductive and production KPIs (farrowing rate, born alive, pre-weaning mortality, weaning weights); make cross-fostering, litter processing, and weaning decisions.
- Animal handling and facility upkeep: Move sows between barns and oversee sanitation as needed.
**On-the-job training is available, but must be comfortable with livestock