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OCCUPATION · FARMWORKERS, FARM, RANCH, AND AQUACULTURAL ANIMALS

H-2A jobs for Livestock and animal-care worker.

1,498 active H-2A jobs in this occupation. Takes care of cattle, sheep, horses, poultry and other animals on farms, ranches and breeding operations. Includes feeding, handling, milking and daily care.

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What they do

  • Feed, water and monitor the health of animals.
  • Drive and handle herds, fences and corrals.
  • Assist with milking, vaccination and births, depending on the job.
  • Clean facilities and look after handling equipment.

Common requirements

  • Experience with farm animals is highly valued.
  • Physical fitness and willingness to work shifts that may start early.
  • Attention to safety rules when handling animals.
  • Some jobs require a driver's license or experience with horses.

Tips for applying

  • Jobs involving herding have their own rules; read the hours and housing carefully.
  • State the type of animal, herd size and the tasks you did on your résumé.
  • Ask about days off and workers' compensation coverage.

Latest jobs

H-2AH-300-26260-240909

Farmworker

Tyrel Quick

Location
Ada, MINNESOTA
Pay
$20.45 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/1/2026
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H-2AH-300-26260-241240

Farm Laborer

Rasberry Farms

Location
Iota, LOUISIANA
Pay
$10.42 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/1/2026
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H-2AH-300-26261-245561

Farmworker

Byrne Family Farm, L.L.C.

Location
Lake Arthur, LOUISIANA
Pay
$10.42 / hour
Start date
Start: 11/1/2026
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H-2AH-300-26271-263901

Farmworker

Kyle Siebert Farms

Location
Eunice, LOUISIANA
Pay
$10.42 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/10/2026
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H-2AH-300-26271-263933

Farmworker

Kyle Siebert Farms

Location
Eunice, LOUISIANA
Pay
$10.42 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/10/2026
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H-2AH-300-26271-264000

Farm Laborer

James P. Hundley

Location
Branch, LOUISIANA
Pay
$10.42 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/9/2026
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H-2AH-300-26271-264037

Farm Laborer

Dwayne L. Gossen

Location
Rayne, LOUISIANA
Pay
$10.42 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/10/2026
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H-2AH-300-26272-268021

Farm worker

Brady Gross Ranch

Location
Iroquois , SOUTH DAKOTA
Pay
$17.92 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/11/2026
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Most common job titles

  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock · 131
  • Farmworker · 124
  • Range Livestock Herder · 95
  • Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals · 82
  • Winter Range Livestock Herder · 75
  • Winter Range Sheepherder · 49
  • RANGE WINTER SHEEPHERDER · 49
  • Livestock Worker · 48
  • RANGE LAMBER · 39
  • Range Sheepherder · 36

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What does a livestock and animal-care worker do on the H-2A?

Takes care of cattle, sheep, horses, poultry and other animals on farms, ranches and breeding operations. Includes feeding, handling, milking and daily care. Main duties: feed, water and monitor the health of animals; drive and handle herds, fences and corrals; assist with milking, vaccination and births, depending on the job; clean facilities and look after handling equipment.

How many H-2A jobs for livestock and animal-care worker are there?

Today H2A Works lists 1,498 active H-2A jobs in this occupation, mainly in Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota. The number changes as employers publish or close job orders.

What are the most common requirements?

Experience with farm animals is highly valued. Physical fitness and willingness to work shifts that may start early. Attention to safety rules when handling animals. Some jobs require a driver's license or experience with horses. The exact requirements are in each job's description.

Do I have to pay to get an H-2A job?

No. Employers and their agents may not charge workers recruitment or certification fees. Be wary of anyone who sells jobs or promises guaranteed hiring.

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