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With a passion for livestock with over a decade of experience. Taking a progressive approach, I continually strive to improve the health, wellbeing and productivity of the Livestock under my charge. My "can-do" attitude and ability to adapt ensure I tackle any challenge head-on.
NVQ Level 1,2,3
Mainly Livestock
Lantra award - Rough Terrain Telescopic lift truck (pallet and bulk).
Lantra award - Sit astride ATV all terrain use (Experienced operator).
Lantra award - Tractor (Agriculture) 4 attachments.
Level 2 award - Health and safety in the workplace.
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ)
Mastering Medicines
Full Car Licence, Tractor Licence
Tractor, Baler, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Other harvesters, Fencing
Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving
Mowing, rowing up, tedding, baling (conventional), rolling, cultivation and grain/bale cart. I have experience using various straw choppers for bedding up, Rota feeder, Keenan TMR and Toppers.
Managing all aspects of a herd of Pedigree Aberdeen Angus and a flock of 250 Lleyn based ewes, that I transformed from a low health, under performing herd/flock to a high health, with KPIs in place to monitor performance and productivity. Working to Red tractor, CHeCS and PSGHS standards.
Introduced and managed Premium Cattle Health Scheme, with the assistance of our vet. I identified that we had a number of health issues present in the herd, through hard culling and vaccination, these were removed or controlled.
Introduced Pelvic measuring of maiden heifers, reducing assisted calvings. Resulting in no cattle requiring caesareans while under my charge.
Collated and reported Breedplan measurements via the AA Cattle Society.
Reduced calving duration to five weeks with 80% calving within the first three weeks.
Managed the rotational grazing system with daily moves of the cattle.
Sheep flock achieved MV accreditation .
Male
So that my references aren't inundated with unsolicited calls, I will only give details to employers of the positions that I have applied for and am considering.
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Wife
British
Oxfordshire
English
Yes
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When I have time I like to trail run, also like to enter trail races usually 7-10km distances
5'11 13stone 8lbs
none
2024- to date, Managing all aspects of a 200ac farm, Herd of 35 BSH and 40 Llanwenog ewes youngstock finishing on grass for meat boxes - Leaving because the rosy picture painted in the job description and interview wasn't what the day-to-day reality of the job turned out to be. 2019 - 2024 Stockman, Herd of 130 AA & BG Sucklers and 250 lleyn ewes in complete management of both - Left due to redundancy. 2017-2019 Stockman, Herd of 800 Devon X and Blond X suckler herd with one other stockman - Left to live closer to to wife's mother who was ill. 2010-2017 Contract Shepherd, Dedicated to providing managed shepherding and livestock services to a number of clients in complete control - Left to gain more cattle experience. 2008-2010 Owner IT consultancy business - Left due to downturn in business due to recession. 2000-2008 Production Manager Telecoms company started as engineer finished as manager - Left to pursue my own IT business 1999-2000 Security Guard - Left to pursue IT career. 1989-1999 Scots Guards, Infantry - Left to start a family.
Start: 01/10/2024 Finish: Not Specified
South West
Permanent
We are open to considering opportunities in any part of the south of England that aligns with my qualifications and experience.
