Front End Specialist - Wildcat

Job description

Objective The Front End Specialist in the swine industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the early stages of swine production, primarily focusing on farrowing operations to maximize production. This role ensures proper care for sows and piglets, maintains high reproductive performance, and upholds biosecurity and welfare standards. The Front End Specialist works closely with farm managers and technicians to optimize efficiency in the farrowing processes. Role and Responsibilities: - Assist with farrowing operations, ensuring proper sow and piglet care during labor and delivery per protocols. - Monitor newborn piglets to ensure adequate colostrum intake and early-life health. - Perform piglet processing tasks such as tail docking, iron injections, and castration as per farm protocols. - Monitor sows and piglets for signs of illness, injury, or distress, and report concerns to farm management. - Administer vaccinations and treatments as needed to maintain herd health. - Ensure proper sow nutrition and hydration and lactation. - Maintain a clean and sanitary farrowing and breeding environment. - Enforce biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission. - Ensure proper v...