Gemma Leslie

•Assisted in all aspects of Calving - calving calves, treating down cows, drying off, feeding crop etc

•excellent at identifying health ID/mastitis and lame cows as well treating accordingly to issues

•reporting and recording all data required into Minda/Protrack

•all Basic aspects of farming including… break fences, milking, tractor driving etc

• Enhanced milk production by reducing stressful conditions in the shed and maintaining impeccable hygiene
• Improved hygiene by keeping the shed clean and tidy with all appropriate chemicals and making sure washes were done accordingly
• Assisted in breeding by carefully and strategically choosing cows to put up for Ai and assisting in writing numbers/tail painting
• Took place in doing general farm tasks including klines, shifting cows/setting up breaks. Learning grass management skills and in shed management

• Managed and reared 900 calves effectively and cautiously to ensure optimal health and wellbeing
• Assisted in vaccinations and treatments that were due or needed
• Mixed and maintained milk powder while using tractor
• General farm tasks including milking, break fences, picking up calves and taking noting records

• I effectively and confidently milked solo while able to detect and treat mastitis/lame cows when needed.
• Underwent cleaning and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the barn for the cows.
• General farm tasks, break fences, basic tractor and telehandler skills, calf rearing