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Work to last from 5/31/2024 - 11/25/2024. 3 positions available. Attends sheep flock on range or pasture: herds flock and rounds up strays using trained dogs. Beds down flock near evening campsite. Guards flock from predatory animals and from eating poisonous plants. Drenches sheep. May examine animals for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions. May assist in lambing docking and shearing. The work activities involve the herding or production of livestock (which includes work that is closely and directly related to herding and or the production of livestock. Must have 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks. One reference required. More than 50% of the work will be performed on the range. Worker must be a qualified sheepherder. On call for up to 24/7