Dairy Farm Assistant
Paul Rafter Dunsany
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Job Description- 5818214416504;-6.60730314254761;Hill of Tara , Dunsany , Co. Meath ,
Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance and other farming activities.
Activities and Tasks:Monitor dairy cows for signs of potential disease to ensure that all livestock remain in optimum health and produce high-quality milk.
Milk dairy cattle while ensuring livestock remain calm and comfortable so cattle continue to produce maximum quantities of milk.
Weigh cows and check for any physical signs of disease or injury and provide preventative care as needed.
Review the pens, buildings and other areas to ensure the areas remain hygienic to reduce the risk of injury and disease to the cattle and farm workers.
Provide food and water to cattle and ensure that supplies remain well stocked so that the livestock never go hungry.
Administer medications, vaccinations and other medical care and coordinate with veterinarians as needed.
Use tolls to move feed, animals and other equipment to the appropriate areas on the farm in an efficient manner.
Maintain trucks, tractors, milking equipments and other gear to ensure they remain in working order and reduce any repair costs.
Skills and knowledge : Dairy farming methods
The life and breeding cycles of cattleHow to use and maintain farm equipment and machinery
Practical skills for tasks such as fencing and effluent management
Ability to perform physical work.
Good fitness for heavy work duties.
Ability to handle farm work tolls and equipment.
- Sector:
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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