Proactive Herd Manager emphasizing effective communication and collaboration, recognized for upholding cleanliness and high standards in dairy herd health, poised to leverage expertise for optimizing farm operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Herd Manager
SKMoore ltd
Galatea , BOP
07.2023 - Current
Maintained healthy dairy herds by identifying and addressing health, environmental, and nutritional needs of cows, heifers, and calves.
Monitored animal health, documenting and escalating concerns to Farm Manager for timely intervention.
Coordinated daily feeding and care schedules to ensure optimal herd well-being.
Collaborated with team members to ensure effective herd management practices.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or sick animals.
Assisted in maintaining clean and safe livestock environments.
Adhered to dairy sanitation procedures to minimize spread of disease, germs and microbes.
Operated farm equipment for efficient feeding and mowing of livestock areas.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Ruataniwha holdings limited
Waipawa , Hawkes bay
10.2022 - 07.2023
Assisted with daily milking operations using automated milking equipment.
Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in cow milking areas to promote animal health and safety.
Monitored herd health and identified potential issues, facilitating timely interventions.
Monitored animal health by observing behavior and reporting changes to management.
Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
Operated farm machinery for feeding and cleaning, supporting overall farm operations.
Operated tractors, trucks, loaders, other farming machinery.
Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning. on milking equipment such as cleaning.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working around livestock or machinery.
Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during busy periods.
Repaired damaged fences and other farm infrastructure.