Justin Pierce
Roundup,MT
Summary
Dynamic Ranch Manager with extensive experience at Green Mountain Angus Ranch, excelling in animal health and livestock care. Proven track record in developing bulls and heifers, and enhancing herd management strategies. Skilled in facility maintenance and budgeting, with a strong focus on achieving optimal herd health through proactive measures. With a strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Cowboy
NBar Ranch
12.2024 - Current
- Helped maintain the ranch''s reputation for high-quality livestock by consistently monitoring animals'' physical condition and nutritional needs.
- Promoted positive animal welfare practices by recognizing signs of stress or illness in both horses and cattle and taking appropriate action when needed.
- Performed essential animal husbandry tasks such as administering vaccinations, branding, dehorning, castrating, and ear tagging to ensure optimal livestock health.
- Optimized cattle herding strategies by utilizing expert horsemanship skills and collaborating with fellow cowboys.
- Repair fencing around the property when necessary, ensuring that all enclosures were secure for livestock containment.
- Herding livestock using horses
- Using horses for doctoring cattle
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Calving cows
- Monitoring the well being of 3500+yearlings
Ranch Manager
Green Mountain Angus Ranch
04.2011 - 12.2024
- Over seen the day to day operation
- Over seen the development of sale bulls and heifers
- Calved cows and heifers
- Irrigation Flood, wheel line,and pivot
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Using horses for doctoring cattle
- Oversaw successful breeding programs by monitoring heat cycles, facilitating artificial insemination processes, and maintaining detailed records for future reference.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Achieved optimal herd health by administering vaccinations, maintaining proper nutrition, and conducting regular checkups.
- Maintained comprehensive records of livestock health, breeding, and sales transactions for accurate reporting.
- Hay Production
- Maintained accurate records of breeding, calving, and growth data to facilitate informed decision-making regarding herd management strategies.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Developed comprehensive maintenance schedules for ranch equipment to guarantee operational efficiency and longevity.
- Maintained condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to implement a preventative care program for all livestock on the
- Developed long-term plans for pasture improvement, including rotational grazing systems and management.
- Ensured the safe transportation of livestock by managing loading, unloading, and transport procedures in compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated seasonal tasks such as hay production, pasture rotation, fencing repairs, and water system maintenance for optimal resource use throughout the year.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Managed a team of ranch hands effectively, consistently providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work performance.
- Promoted positive relationships with neighboring ranches through open communication channels and collaboration on shared challenges.
Ranch Foreman
Currant Creek Angus
04.2006 - 03.2011
- In charge of the feedlot
- Development Bulls and Heifers
- Calving of fall cows and heifers
- Hay production
- Irrigation flood and wheel line
- Herded livestock using horses
- Using horses to doctor cattle
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Implemented sustainable land management practices to promote soil conservation and maintain a healthy grazing environment for livestock.
- Achieved optimal herd health by administering vaccinations, maintaining proper nutrition, and conducting regular checkups.
- Maintained accurate records of breeding, calving, and growth data to facilitate informed decision-making regarding herd management strategies.
- Hauling cattle
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Ranch Foreman
Green Mountain Angus Ranch
09.1997 - 03.2006
- Development of Bulls and Heifers
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Using horses to doctor cattle
- Calving of cows and heifers
- Irrigation flood, wheel line and pivot
- Coordinated seasonal tasks such as hay production, pasture rotation, fencing repairs, and water system maintenance for optimal resource use throughout the year.
- Achieved optimal herd health by administering vaccinations, maintaining proper nutrition, and conducting regular checkups.
- Maintained accurate records of breeding, calving, and growth data to facilitate informed decision-making regarding herd management strategies.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Hauling cattle
Cowboy
Glennie Ranches
09.1995 - 09.1997
- Calving of cows
- Performed essential animal husbandry tasks such as administering vaccinations, branding, dehorning, castrating, and ear tagging to ensure optimal livestock health.
- Optimized cattle herding strategies by utilizing expert horsemanship skills and collaborating with fellow cowboys.
- Using horses to doctor cattle
- Hay Production
- Feeding with a team of horses
- Flood irrigation
- Fence maintenance
Education
Beef Quiality Assurance
AIing
Select Sires AI School
Lewistown, MT03-2000
High School Diploma -
Steamboat Springs High School
Steamboat Springs, CO05-1994
Skills
- Animal health
- Riding and Roping (very efficient)
- Crop harvesting
- Livestock care
- Development of bulls and heifers
- Animal breeding
- Facility maintenance
- Irrigation systems
- Crop production
- Pasture management
- Budgeting and finance
- Equipment operation
- Goal setting
- Basic mechanical skills
- Fence maintenance
- Welding
- Cattle hauling
Timeline
Cowboy
NBar Ranch
12.2024 - Current
Ranch Manager
Green Mountain Angus Ranch
04.2011 - 12.2024
Ranch Foreman
Currant Creek Angus
04.2006 - 03.2011
Ranch Foreman
Green Mountain Angus Ranch
09.1997 - 03.2006
Cowboy
Glennie Ranches
09.1995 - 09.1997
Beef Quiality Assurance
AIing
Select Sires AI School
High School Diploma -
Steamboat Springs High School
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