Feedlot Manager

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I do not believe there was ever a life more attractive than life on a cattle farm.

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In A Nutshell

I oversee the day-to-day operation of a feedlot, managing the care and feeding of livestock like cattle and other animals.

I make sure the animals are raised efficiently and healthily to grow strong and ready for market.

I’m responsible for keeping the feedlot safe and healthy for both animals and employees.

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Potential Salary Range

$68,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Ontario

PEI

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskwatchewan

Some days, I’m outside working with cattle and a vet, making sure the animals are healthy and safe. Other days, I’m inside planning budgets and writing reports to keep the feedlot running smoothly. My job is all about helping the cattle grow strong and healthy so they’re ready for farmers and markets.

Workplace

Indoor / Outdoor

Job Requirements & Duties

Ensure the feedlot meets safety standards for both people and livestock
Monitor the health of animals and call in veterinarians when needed
Write budgets and make sure the finances of the operation are in order
Hire and train new employees and make sure they treat the animals well
Go through numbers and determine whether the animals are growing at the rate they’re supposed to be based on feeding plans
Create weekly and monthly work schedules for employees based on how the feedlot is doing

Education & Training

A university degree in Animal Science or Agribusiness would be valuable for this job.

Job Outlook

The job outlook is fair to good, meaning there will be about as many job openings as people available to fill them.

Related School Subjects

Science

Health Education

Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Beef Livestock Farming Animals Cows

Important Skills

Leadership

I’m responsible for training new employees, and because our business is only as successful as our employees, I spend a lot of effort coaching them to be great workers.

Money Management

As the manager, I’m responsible for overseeing the budgets of our operation. It helps to be financially savvy and understand how to work with money.

Decision Making

I often take the lead and make tough decisions for the company, like deciding when to call a vet or change our feed programs. It’s important to be confident and trust yourself when making these choices.

Resilience

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Working with Animals

Working With A Team

Has Business Perks

Own Boss

References

What does a Cattle Feedlot Manager Do? (2019).

Businesses - Canadian Industry Statistics. (2020).

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