56 Year old Herd manager/Herdsman looking for full time position in southern England. Full CV available
NCA
Mainly Livestock
ANCAL
Full Car Licence
Tractor, Telehandler/Fork Lift
Dairy
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Former Farm manager on 250 cow grazing herd in Devon. Previously herdsman on a a spring calving crossbred herd and currently herd manager on a 220 cow Holstein herd supplying M & S. DIY AI experienced.
Male
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56
Yes
United Kingdom
west sussex
english
Yes
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Fully experienced in all aspects of dairy husbandry with a proven record of reliability, dedication and hard work. High standards of welfare and hygiene are a top priority. Milk from grass and fertility are particular interests. Employment 2021 Present : Contracted Dairy Manager in partnership with Mrs Vicky, Stoughton, Chichester Responsible for 210 Holsteins on an M & S contract Responsibilities include; Tom: All milking, calving ,management of grazing and service period. Cover DIY AI provided for Genus RMS. Emergency footcare as routine foot trimming done on contract .All vet visits and initial vet procedures undertaken. Vicky: All Calf rearing until first turnout 2017 2021 : Contracted Farm manager in partnership with Mrs Vicky, Hatherleigh, Devon. Responsible for the care of 240 Holstein/Friesian cows and followers Responsibilities include; Tom: All Milking and calving, AI of milking herd and youngstock (No bulls used on farm) All winter and summer feeding of cows and youngstock, All foot trimming, Initial Vet procedures (Washouts, milk fever, disbudding etc), Grassland management, computer records and Farmwizard, routine farm maintenance. Vicky: All Calf rearing and weighing, timing and recording of routine treatments (wormers, flukicides, vaccinations etc), Cubicle management, Scraping, all non computer records, Farm assurance, Arlagaden, stocktaking and procurement, liaison with and timing of contractors, maintenance of Farm standards
Start: 03/10/2024 Finish: Not Specified
South & South East
Permanent
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