Overall responsibilities
As ABS Global celebrates its 80th anniversary, District Sales Manager, Larry Rowden is set to retire on July 31st after 41 years of service.
Larry Rowden joined ABS after working as a Research Assistant at Texas A&M University. In 1979, after working with ABS on Syncro-Mate-B research, Tom Price, Beef Marketing Manager, asked Rowden to apply with ABS. On December 1st, 1979, Rowden started his career with ABS and was assigned to cover the states of Wyoming and Montana. In 1981, he moved to cover Nebraska. Today, his district has expanded to cover Nebraska, Colorado, Western Kansas, and Southeast Wyoming.
“Some of my thought process about going to work for ABS was tied to the fact that hopefully I could be in a position to help people be successful with the use of the synchronization.” Rowden said.
Specific accountabilities
- Care and safe handling of all recipient cows and elite beef genetic cattle, to include:
- Daily observation of animals for health and welfare concerns
- Low-stress handling of cattle necessary to administer necessary treatments per established SOP
- Provide cattle handling to support scheduled reproductive management work, administration of preventative herd health protocols, and data collection activities.
- Seasonal support of successful calving, including: observation and handling of cows and newborn calves to ensure colostrum intake, calving data collection, and proper identification and vaccination of newborn calves.
- Record keeping for any-and-all animal treatments and movements utilizing the designated electronic platform
- 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
- Occasional 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
- Maintain defined welfare, biosecurity, and hygiene practices for all ABS cattle on site.
Qualifications and experience
- 5 years or more of beef cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience
- Clear understanding of normal appearance and condition of healthy cattle, and ability to recognize cattle in distress or displaying signs of disease
- Preferred candidates will have a proven track record of cattle husbandry
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Genus ABS has provided me with the opportunity to grow as a recent graduate. Being a employee here means being surrounded by peers who want to uplift and uplevel you, with an endless amount of mentors.”
Annie Rose, Job Title
Capabilities and behaviours:
- 5 years or more of beef cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience
- Clear understanding of normal appearance and condition of healthy cattle, and ability to recognize cattle in distress or displaying signs of disease
- Preferred candidates will have a proven track record of cattle husbandry
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Possess a valid driver’s license
“Being a part of Genus ABS is a brilliant and uplifiting experience. They are renowned for looking after their employees and provide a culture of support and success”
Beef cattle care and handling specialist
Joining the winning team and put your career into gear with a job at Genus ABS.
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