Male available for Mainly Livestock work

CV Ref No. CV Reference No. - 92441

An experienced and dedicated herdsman, I am looking for a new role in the dairy industry. I have over 40 years experience, working with Jersey and Holstein/Friesian herds.

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Qualifications and Experience

Relevant qualifications

NCA, City and Guilds

Type of farming wanted

Mainly Livestock

Other qualifications

Qualification in AI

Driving Licence

Full Car Licence

Equipment experience

Tractor, Baler, Telehandler/Fork Lift

Livestock experience

Dairy, Beef, Calving

Other equipment experience

Daily use of telehandler, TMR feeder boxes, tractors and a straw chopper.

Other livestock experience

I have been a senior herdsman for 2 herds of dairy cows, one a herd of 450 Holstein/Friesian cows using a 20:20 herringbone parlour and most recently a herd of 200 Jersey cows using a 14:28 herringbone parlour.

Considerable calving experience with both herds. Successful cow and calf after-care.

I have experience with beef cows, rearing and developing a small herd.

Beef rearing cross bred calves to slaughter age.

Personal information

Sex

Male

Other Information

Age

Marital status

Married

Nationality

United Kingdom

Where are you currently living?

Buckinghamshire

First language

English

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes

Other languages

Hobbies

Gardening, watching sport on TV

Pen picture (Height, weight etc.)

5'11". Fit and hardworking.

Relevant health problems

None

Farming background

Managing the day-to-day running of a herd of 200 Jersey cows (and followers). Twice daily milking using a 14:28 herringbone parlour. Calf rearing. Herd health and fertility. AI. All year round calving. Record keeping. BCMS. Audits for ARLA and Red Tractor. Working closely with the farm vets, arranging regular visits. Feeding and bedding down. Using telehandler and TMR feeder.

Prior dairy experience was milking 3 x day a herd of 450 Holstein/Friesian cows using a 20:20 herringbone parlour. Calf rearing. Herd health and fertility. AI. All year round calving. Record keeping. Working closely with the farm vets, arranging regular visits. Feeding and bedding down. Using telehandler and TMR feeder. Management of 500 youngstock during grazing period.

Preferences

Availability

Start: 20/04/2022 Finish: Not Specified

Preferred region

Type of job

Permanent

Where would you like to work?

Currently based in North Buckinghamshire, I am happy to relocate for the right position.

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