Estate, Northampton Head of Livestock

January 2022 - PRESENT

Soil Association Certified Estate

65 Beef Shorthorn Cows + young animals - average 160 animals

Carried out welfare checks on livestock to identify health and

production abnormalities.

Monitored animals prior to, during and post-parturition to assist

with associated husbandry.

Monitored and selected grass for grazing and forage production,

moving cattle across pasture/ strip grazing.

Coordinated general farm operations, identifying daily priorities

and required resources.

Maintained tidy stables, barns and pens to promote cleanliness

and quality standards.

Operated heavy machinery and equipment to preserve healthy

soil and grass.

Prevented disease outbreaks among livestock through regular

health screening.

Kept accurate records of livestock for APHA, BCMS

Registered cattle to Shorthorn Society

Dairy, North Aston, Oxfordshire Dairy Assistant

February 2018 - January 2022

Regular milking duties fulfilled according to strict hygiene

regulations

Minimised milk losses by accurately detecting milk abnormalities

and ensuring prompt treatment.

Kept animal quarters clean to protect livestock health and

wellness.

Maintained animal health and safety, verifying compliance with

animal welfare codes across all tasks.

Fed and watered livestock according to strict dietary

requirements, maintaining adequate weight and optimum health

condition.

Provided safe assistance during animal births to support breeding

programmes.

Maintained pastures to meet livestock needs and regulatory

requirements.

Completed regular upkeep and basic repairs for farm facilities,

fences and equipment.

Home deliveries of milk, meat and produce to customers

Processing of our own produce:

Pasteurising and bottling milk

Making yoghurt and ice-cream

Keeping equipment and work spaces clean and hygienic before

and after use

Blonduos, Iceland

2019-2021

First farming experience on this family farm.

Animal husbandry - 600+ ewes, cattle, horses

Milking cattle

Assisting with calving and lambing

Tractor driving, making hay