Recipient Herdsmen Internship - Iowa at Trans Ova Genetics LC
Trans Ova Genetics LC · Sioux Center, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Sioux Center
Primary Objectives of Position:
Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a Recipient Herdsmen Intern in Sioux Center, IA. This is a production internship that includes cattle handling, heat checking, and close interaction to full time staff.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Cattle handling. Sort cows for heats, preg checks, and bred cows going home to customers.
- Heat check cows.
- Yard maintenance. Manure hauling, bedding, and general yard care.
- Assist full time team members with processing new cows and pregnancy checks.
- Be willing to work with TOG full-time staff as well as independently.
- Represent TOG in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
- Provide detailed feedback on the summer experience, customer and prospect feedback as well as needs within the industry
Qualifications:
- Strong cattle background with cattle handling experience
- Heat checking experience preferred
- Person who is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must possess communication and people skills
- Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally
- Computer skills are preferred
Internship applications will close on October 31st, 2025, please note you may not be contacted until after this date.
Company
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise 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. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
