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Somerset based herdsman with 40 years experience looking for herdsman role in the south of England. Qualified in Dutch technique foot trimming and mobility scoring. Previous experience of DIY Ai, but would require a refresher.

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Qualifications and Experience
Relevant qualifications

City and Guilds

Type of farming wanted

Mainly Livestock

Other qualifications

Dutch technique hoof trimming. Last refresher Autumn 2024.

First Aid at Work Summer 2024.

Driving Licence

Full Car Licence, Tractor Licence

Equipment experience

Tractor, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Fencing

Livestock experience

Dairy, Calving

Other equipment experience

Primarily tractor and telehandler associated with dairy yard duties, but also trailer work such as silaging and bale cart.

Other livestock experience

40 years experience on dairy units across a variety of systems, the last 35 years in a dedicated herdsman role. Most recently is 29 years on a 400 cow high yielding pedigree Holstein herd on a premium milk contract. Duties included milking, hoof care and lameness management, herd health, fertility and liasing with herd manager and vet. Familiar with Uniform management software and Alta Cow Watch and Cowmanager fertility and health monitoring software.

Personal information
Sex

Male

Other Information

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Age

56

Marital status

Married, no children at home.

Nationality

United Kingdom

Where are you currently living?

Somerset

First language

English

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes

Other languages

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Hobbies

Keen amateur photographer specialising in wildlife and nature.

Pen picture (Height, weight etc.)

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Relevant health problems

Type 1 diabetic, which is well managed.

Farming background

November 2025 to date. Herdsman on a 400 cow year round calving commercial herd.

June 2025-to October 2025. Herdsman on a 370 cow Holstein autumn block calving herd.

1995-2025 Herdsman on a 400 cow pedigree Holstein herd, year round calving, reporting directly to the farm owners.

1992-1995 Herdsman on a 125 cow commercial Holstein Friesian autumn calving herd near Salisbury, Wiltshire reporting to the estate manager.

1991-1992 Herdsman on a 120 cow mixed breed , spring calving herd on a grazing system.

1989-1991 Herdsman on a 150 cow Friesian cow , year round calving herd on a grazing system.

1986-1989 Assistant herdsman/GFW on a large Hampshire mixed farm.

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Availability

Start: 08/04/2026 Finish: Not Specified

Preferred region

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Type of job

Permanent

Where would you like to work?

Preferably Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, or Hampshire but will consider other areas

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