Calf Rearer

Somerset

December 2025 Present

•Responsible for daily monitoring and management of 2,000 head of youngstock

•Record and track animal health data, treatments, identification and movements

•Identify early signs of illness and follow established treatment protocols (1st, 2nd and 3rd line)

•Maintain accurate livestock records and update digital management systems

•Calculate and monitor milk allocations for large calf groups

•Monitor stock levels of feed and medication and report ordering requirements

•Record and process information for all incoming livestock deliveries

•Delegate daily tasks to team members and support workflow organisation

•Provide input on improvements to calf welfare, nutrition and farm systems

•Trusted to oversee daily operations when management are absent

Herdsperson / Calf Rearer

Oxfordshire

February 2023 December 2025

•Supported management of a 350-cow spring block dairy herd

•Recorded and analysed grazing data using plate meter readings entered into Agrinet and Aimer

•Installed and operated milk recording equipment and maintained production data

•Maintained herd health records and assisted with treatment planning alongside veterinary teams

•Organised BVD tagging, compliance records and associated paperwork

•Managed seasonal rearing of 60 replacement heifers

•Reared 150 autumn block replacement heifers (R1R2)

•Assisted with breeding programme including Artificial Insemination (AI)

•Experienced in telehandler operation including JCB 403 pivot steer

•Supported winter feeding systems and livestock management planning

Assistant Herdsperson / Calf Rearer

Wiltshire

October 2020 February 2023

•Supported management of daily operations within a 600-cow dairy herd

•Maintained accurate records of livestock treatments and health monitoring

•Administered veterinary treatments and monitored recovery progress

•Assisted with livestock identification, tagging and record updates

•Maintained organised and efficient work environments supporting herd health

•Assisted with calving management and newborn animal care

•Identified and resolved issues with milking equipment to maintain operational efficiency

•Worked closely with team members to maintain smooth daily farm operations