Emma & Jamie Hansen
Mokoreta,STL
Summary
Seasonal Contract Milker with extensive expertise in dairy farming and livestock management, excelling in milking procedures and herd health monitoring. Proven track record in enhancing milk production efficiency while prioritizing animal welfare, achieving 481kgMS for cow weighing 480kg with minimal feed input. Adept at maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene for superior milking quality, alongside effective contract negotiation skills. Currently overseeing a system 2 farm utilizing 80-89% total home-grown feed. Seasoned Contract Milker with in-depth knowledge of dairy farming and livestock management. Possess hands-on experience in milking procedures, herd health monitoring, and contract negotiation. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene for milking equipment. Known for improving milk production efficiency while ensuring animal welfare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Milker
Brookdale
06.2017 - Current
- Prepared feed rations for cows according to their age, size, and nutritional needs.
- Inspected cow udders for signs of illness or injury before each milking session.
- Calculated production yields per cow on a daily basis and tracked data over time to identify trends in productivity.
- Ensured that all records were accurately maintained in accordance with government regulations regarding animal husbandry practices.
- Assisted with breeding activities such as artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
- Provided training to new staff members on proper milking techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained milking equipment, cleaned stalls, ran herd tests, and performed other farm duties to keep the dairy operation running smoothly.
- Monitored the health and well-being of dairy cows, including administering vaccinations and medications as needed.
- Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Maintained farming and financial records.
- Planned and managed amount of food given to cows to control costs.
- Interacted with vets, farm advisers and other contractors.
- Provided quality food and water to cows and restocked feed and supplies to maintain animal health and wellness.
- Reviewed hygienic conditions of buildings, animal pens and other areas to reduce risk of disease.
- Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
- Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment and tools.
- Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
- Kept detailed records of each cow's medical history throughout its lifetime.
- Monitored pastures for weeds or pests that could harm grazing cows.
- Worked closely with veterinarians to diagnose illnesses or injuries in livestock.
- Performed regular maintenance on milking machines such as lubricating parts, replacing worn components, and checking for loose connections.
Education
Level 5 Production Management - Dairy
Agito
Correspondence06-2025
Diploma in Primary Industry Agribusiness - Correspondence
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ06-2023
Level 4 Agriculture Dairy - Dairy
Agito
Correspondance06-2023
Skills
- Feed management
- Hygiene standards
- Animal welfare
- Farm equipment operation
- Milking processes
- Parasite control
- Animal Husbandry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork
- Schedule coordination
- Great animal-handling skills
- Evaluate animal health
- Livestock care
- Multitasking
- Recordkeeping
- Weed control
- Time management abilities
- Farm machinery operation
- Safety Protocols
- Animal Handling
- Land preparation
- Feed livestock
- Livestock marking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Machinery upkeep
- Treat medical conditions
- Problem-solving abilities
- Monitor supplies
- Reliability
- Equipment monitoring
Accomplishments
- Dairy Industry Awards Place 4th in Southland emerging talent
Affiliations
- Train dogs
- Walking
- Trail riding (Jamie)
- Horse riding
- Studying/learning new things
Certification
- Jamie got his roller, tractor, motorbike, truck licenses
- Emma Full drivers License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contract Milker
Brookdale
06.2017 - Current
- Jamie got his roller, tractor, motorbike, truck licenses
- Emma Full drivers License
Level 5 Production Management - Dairy
Agito
Diploma in Primary Industry Agribusiness - Correspondence
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Level 4 Agriculture Dairy - Dairy
Agito
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