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Daniel Mckay

Manawatu County,Palmerston North

Summary

My name is dan mckay im 43 years of age i have 6 kids 5boys and one girl and recently became a granfather.my intrests and hobbys are farming and hunting with duckshooting at top of list.i enjoy a good laugh and like to have abit of fun i beleave in enjoyin my job and makeing sure that smile carrys on to all those around me but on same tocken getting the work done with high standerds

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

2ic /Manager's Assistant

Ps and cj argly lmt
Kairanga, Palmerston north
08.2019 - Current

Operated tractor to feed and cultivate maize ground, and replant grass for improved soil health and crop yield.

Sheperd 21c

Burnveiw station
Herbetville, Dannvike
11.2015 - 08.2019
  • Executed daily operations with precision, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently.
  • Coordinated drenching, drafting, digging, fining, mustering, and farm maintenance while managing farm operations for 4 months during search for replacement manager.

Dairy Farm Manager

Mecnair farm ltd
Webber, Dannvike
06.2011 - 11.2015
  • Managed daily operations of dairy herd and milking processes, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Oversaw feed management and nutritional plans, enhancing livestock health and productivity.
  • Implemented biosecurity measures, promoting farm safety and animal welfare while managing staff.

2ic /herd manger plus

Hill dale farm,s ltd
Takapal, Hawsbay
07.2007 - 06.2011
  • Managed daily herd operations and animal welfare at Hill Dale Farms.
  • Maintained high-quality healthy dairy herds and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
  • Coordinated breeding schedules, monitored reproductive health, and managed day-to-day tasks for a team of 4 staff.
  • Supervised daily animal care operations, including feeding and milking, ensuring optimal animal welfare.
  • Trained staff on proper animal handling techniques.
  • Managed inventory of feed, supplies, medications, and other resources.
  • Ensured that animals had access to clean water and appropriate feed.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of animal births, deaths, treatments, and movements to support herd management.

Dairy Farm Manager

Farmrite ltd
Mangakino, Hamaton
06.2005 - 07.2007
  • Managed daily operations of dairy herd and milking processes, ensuring optimal milk production and herd health.
  • Oversaw feed management and nutritional plans to maintain livestock health and enhance growth.
  • Implemented biosecurity measures to ensure farm safety and animal welfare.new conversion dairy farm milking 1500 cows with myself and 4 full-time staff plus calf rearer

Dairy Farm Manager

Hopkins farming group
Manawtu, Palmerston north
06.2000 - 06.2005
  • Managed daily operations of dairy herd and milking processes to ensure optimal production and animal welfare.
  • Oversaw feed management and nutritional plans to improve livestock health and productivity.
  • Implemented biosecurity measures to ensure farm safety and animal welfare.all aspects including pivot irrigation

Education

Nausnil Certifict In Ag Colter Leave 2 ,4,6 - Ag Ito

Ag Ito Farming Course
01.1999 - 02.2000

Palmerstion North Boys High School
Palmerton North, Palmerston north

Skills

  • Livestock management
  • Milking processes
  • Herd health management
  • Feed management
  • Biosecurity measures

Timeline

2ic /Manager's Assistant

Ps and cj argly lmt
08.2019 - Current

Sheperd 21c

Burnveiw station
11.2015 - 08.2019

Dairy Farm Manager

Mecnair farm ltd
06.2011 - 11.2015

2ic /herd manger plus

Hill dale farm,s ltd
07.2007 - 06.2011

Dairy Farm Manager

Farmrite ltd
06.2005 - 07.2007

Dairy Farm Manager

Hopkins farming group
06.2000 - 06.2005

Nausnil Certifict In Ag Colter Leave 2 ,4,6 - Ag Ito

Ag Ito Farming Course
01.1999 - 02.2000

Palmerstion North Boys High School
Daniel Mckay