I am an individual who is keen to succeed in an environment of excellence and growth. To seek challenging assignments and responsibilities with anopportunity for career advancement. Reliable, trustworthy, numerate and meticulous.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Herd Manager
Cumberland dairies
Mayfield
06.2024 - Current
Managed daily herd operations and ensured animal welfare standards.
Oversaw feeding schedules and maintained nutrition plans for livestock.
Coordinated breeding programs and tracked reproductive performance of cattle.
Implemented health monitoring protocols to prevent disease outbreaks in the herd.
Trained staff on best practices for handling and caring for dairy cows.
Collaborated with veterinarians for routine health checks and vaccinations of cattle.
Participated in necessary farm chores and assisted with feeding, turnout, cleaning and farm maintenance, grooming and exercise.
Herd Manager
Carleton dairies
11.2021 - 05.2024
Herd Manager
B.E Farming
02.2021 - 10.2021
Farm assistant
B24
12.2019 - 02.2021
Intern
Mearns Farming
02.2018 - 09.2018
Trainee
Mosslands Farming
01.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Btech Agricultural Management -
Nelson Mandela University
Diploma Agricultural Management -
Nelson Mandela University
Skills
Team Building
Conflict Resolution
Computer literate
Record Keeping
Animal Handling
Reproductive Management
Disease Prevention
Milking Procedures
Animal Welfare
Report Writing
Herd management
Animal welfare
Feeding schedules
Health monitoring
Nutritional planning
Staff training
Farm maintenance
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Short Courses
Care of farm animals- Nelson Mandela University, 2015
Application of Basic Dairy Production and practices -Nelson Mandela University, 2015
Training course for emerging and small herd pig farmers-Nelson Mandela University, 2015
Reproduction skill development -Nelson Mandela University, 2015
Functional Type and Linear Classification of Dairy Cattle -Nelson Mandela University, 2015
Introduction to Poultry Production-Nelson Mandela University, 2015