- Mountain Grove, MO
- April 12, 2019
I am a dedicated worker and able to learn things on the go. I am not afraid to ask questions if I am unsure of a task or situation. I am able to keep adequate records, perform tasks efficiently and skillfully. I have experience in both beef and dairy operations, as well as some equine experience. I grew up on a cow calf operation where I helped manage the farm, worked cattle, operated equipment, aided in hay season, and kept records on registered stock. During college, I worked at the college dairy as a student worked then a Herdsman. As a student I took care of the maternity barn, milked cows, mixed feed, and fixed fences/ did pasture rotation. As a Herdsman I managed a team of student workers, communicated with management on task prioritization, communicated with the other Herdsman on herd updates, sent off milk samples and oversaw dry cow vaccinations. During high school, I took western riding lessons and also aided in giving lessons a few times.
Education
I attended college here to graduate dept free and to gain further hands on experience that i would need in the real world. The work program helped me gain various skill sets and the agriculture program expanded my knowledge immensely. some key courses that I took were: Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding and AI, Dairy Cattle Nutrition, and Ag Spanish.
Experience
I shadowed the veterinarians during the summers of 2016 and 2017. I observed many small animal appointments and aided in prepping vaccinations. I also observed and aided in large animal appointments, mainly taking down data for the owner.
I was one of thirty workers at the dairy, including for herdsman. my tasks varied but included feeding/ going on rounds, feeding calves, milking, and mixing feed. As a Herdsman, i managed my student workers in delegating tasks, communicated with fellow Herdsman and management on herd updates, and oversaw dry cow vaccination protocol.
I help on the family farm during weekends and evenings when possible. I help manage the records and cow calf operation. I aid in working and sorting cattle, feeding, and operating equipment.
Skills
I am timely and efficient in tasks and have good communication skills as well as good record keeping. I am AI certified, am able to drive various farm equipment including: tractor, skid steer, and have some experience with truck and trailer. I am able to administer an IV and various vaccinations, and have performed a few rectal pregnancy palpation's under veterinary advisement and identifying pregnancies.
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