Experienced herdsman with foot trimming and AI qualifications looking for long term position
BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ Level 1,2,3
Mainly Livestock
Qualification in foot trimming, AI, mobility scoring, milksure, handler ticket
Full Car Licence
Tractor, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Fencing
Dairy, Beef, Lambing, Calving
Minimal in terms of in field work but have plenty of experience of scraping out or around farm little jobs. Have used telehandler for feeding and tractor and feeder wagon for feeding TMR to livestock.
Capable of all types of husbandry with cattle, from difficult calvings, drenching cows, AI and foot trimming. With young stock, I am capable with all aspects of calf rearing, identifying issues and putting protocols together in which to follow for all on the farm.
Male
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30
Yes
English
Somerset
English
Yes
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Very keen on sport, mainly cricket, rugby and horse racing. Have also been renovating a house and have enjoyed all aspects of the hands on work that has included.
5 foot 9 inches 94kgs.
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I have previously managed a 800 cow spring calving herd and a 400 cow intensive three times a day milking. Dealing with all issues related to cows, from identifying early signs of sickness and putting in place a treatment plan to dealing with vet visits and planning grazing/feeding plans for the cows. I also have experience of managing people as a previous management role included looking after 12 other employees and dealing with the daily issues of staffing a working dairy farm.
Start: 18/12/2023 Finish: Not Specified
South West
Permanent
Somerset/Devon