Bette Eggink
Deckerville,MI
Summary
Adept Maternity Barn Manager with a proven track record at Deluur Dairy, where I spearheaded barn management strategies, enhancing safety and cow health. Skilled in labor management and Dairy Comp, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal herd health and productivity. My leadership significantly improved operational efficiency, showcasing my ability to manage both people and technology effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee/Scheduler
MSU Dairy Farm
East Lansing, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Bring cows to the parlor.
- Help in the research and containment of certain cows that have milk withholds.
- Schedule people every week for this position
Maternity Barn Manager
Deluur dairy
Deckerville, MI
09.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of the staff and the cows.
- Maintained records of cow and calf health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
- Assigned tasks to staff members for daily care of the barn.
- Ensured that all barn personnel followed safety protocols when working with cows and calves.
- Administered IV's
- Assisted the cows in calving when needed.
- Took care of the calf post birth,[ feeding, vaccinating, tagging, etc].
- Hauled fresh cows back and forth from our calving pens to our fresh pens.
Internship
Walnutdale Farms
Byron Center, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with the daily care and management of dairy cattle herds, including feeding, milking, medicating fresh cow treatments, and general herd health maintenance.
- Hauled cattle weekly from one farm location to another.
- Assisted the breeder three times a week in breeding cows and heifers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04-2027
High School Diploma -
Deckerville Community High School
Deckerville, MI05.2022
Ag Tech - Dairy Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Labor Management
- Being calm in the midst of chaos
- Good Time management
- Breeding cows
- Working with Dairy Comp
- Working with Excel
- Driving large machinery
- Troubleshoot problems on a Dairy Farm
Accomplishments
- Made it to the national level in Dairy Judging with my FFA team.
- Made it to the State level with my FFA team in an Ag Issues competition.
- Became a FFA Officer Reporter my senior year of highschool.
- Part of the 2024 MSU Ag Tech Dairy judging team
- Won dairy challenge in 2023
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- On E-board for the MSU Dairy Club
- Senior Chair for the Livestock Judging Committee for MSU Block & Bridle
Timeline
Employee/Scheduler
MSU Dairy Farm
09.2024 - Current
Internship
Walnutdale Farms
05.2024 - 08.2024
Maternity Barn Manager
Deluur dairy
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Deckerville Community High School
Ag Tech - Dairy Science
Michigan State University
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