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JOSEPH MADAYAG

Balclutha,OTA

Summary

Dedicated Dairy Herd Assistant with expertise in milking procedures, herd health management, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to maintain high health standards and ensure animal welfare. Experienced Dairy Herd Assistant specializing in herd health management and animal behavior monitoring. Skilled in performing daily milking operations and providing calving assistance. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and optimizing animal welfare for maximum production.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dairy Herd Assistant

Andrew Hewitt
Clinton, Otago
07.2013 - Current
  • Animal behavior monitoring
  • Calving assistance
  • Livestock feed management
  • Assisted in daily milking operations and maintained herd health standards.
  • Recorded animal health observations and reported issues to management promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe working environment daily.
  • Monitor animal behavior for signs of distress or discomfort; provide immediate attention when necessary.
  • Perform general maintenance on milking equipment such as cleaning, inspecting and repairing parts.
  • Clean and disinfect barns, stalls, pens and related areas according to established protocols.
  • Observe cows during milking for signs of illness or injury; report any issues to supervisors immediately.
  • Assist in calving, including providing assistance with difficult births, if needed.
  • Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
  • Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
  • 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.
  • Greeted and assisted buyers, vendors and farm visitors when appropriate.
  • Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
  • Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
  • Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
  • Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
  • Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.

Dairy Herd Assistant

Owen Ballantyne
Clinton, Otago
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Assisted in daily milking operations and maintained herd health standards.

Meat Cutter

Silver Ferns
Balclutha, Otago
02.2009 - 07.2009
  • Cut and trim various meat products to meet quality standards.
  • Operate and maintain cutting tools and equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
  • Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.
  • Sharpened knives on daily basis for optimal use and longevity.

Education

Sacred Heart School
La Union, Philippines

Skills

  • Milking procedures
  • Herd health management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Animal behavior monitoring
  • Calving assistance
  • Livestock feed management

Refrences

  • Andrew Hewitt

Hewitts Dairy Enterprise

027484099

  • Reynaldo Sonio

0223186194

Timeline

Dairy Herd Assistant

Andrew Hewitt
07.2013 - Current

Dairy Herd Assistant

Owen Ballantyne
08.2009 - 05.2013

Meat Cutter

Silver Ferns
02.2009 - 07.2009

Sacred Heart School
JOSEPH MADAYAG