Colton Courtney
Sherman,NY
Summary
Seasoned Livestock Management Professional with a proven track record at Southern Tier A.I. Service, enhancing herd health and optimizing breeding techniques. Excelled in relationship building and animal genetics, boosting productivity and client satisfaction. Skilled in both operational management and employee development, demonstrating a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal effectiveness. Skilled in animal breeding with background in selecting and mating animals based on genealogy, characteristics, and offspring potential. Possess strong understanding of genetics, hereditary conditions, and animal care. Demonstrated ability to improve breed quality and productivity through strategic breeding plans. Contributed to increased health standards and performance outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Technician
Southern Tier A.I. Service
Frewsburg, NY
10.2024 - Current
- AI-bred cows and heifers of all breeds.
- Worked with CIDR inserts with cattle.
- Developed relationships with clients and farms alike.
- Maintained records on herd health, milk production, feed consumption, and other related information.
- Collected samples from cows for testing purposes.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
- Participated in the breeding program by ensuring correct timing of artificial insemination procedures.
- Sold semen and other reproduction products for farmers and ranchers
Cattle Rancher
C&C Cattle Company
Sherman, NY
10.2014 - Current
- Managed herd health through deworming and administering other medications as needed.
- Provided instruction to new employees on proper methods of handling cattle.
- Assisted in the branding and castrating of livestock.
- Participated in local livestock auctions to market cattle from the ranch.
- Monitored pastures for adequate feed supply, water availability, and fencing integrity.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations relating to the sale of livestock products.
- Provided care for newborn calves by administering vaccines and performing necessary treatments.
- Identified problems with animals early on in order to prevent further complications or losses.
- Maintained records of breeding, calving, vaccinations, and sales activities.
- Performed routine maintenance on ranch equipment such as tractors and trucks.
- Coordinated with veterinarians regarding animal health issues or treatments required.
- Supervised staff to ensure proper handling of livestock.
- Conducted daily inspections of cattle to ensure health and safety.
- Fed hay to cattle during winter months when pasture grasses were not available.
- Operated farm machinery including loaders, balers, combines, mowers, sprayers, spreaders, tractors.
- Developed grazing plans that optimized land use while preserving soil fertility.
- Cleaned stalls and pens daily to maintain a healthy environment for animals living there.
- Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
- Handled money by accurately setting up registers, balancing drawers and preparing daily deposits.
Livestock Auctioneer
Sherman Livestock Auction
Sherman, NY
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Prepared reports documenting animal health issues and treatment plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in animal pens, stalls, and barns.
- Participated in activities related to breeding and raising livestock such as artificial insemination, dehorning, castrating, tagging and branding, vaccinating and hoof trimming.
- Provided humane handling of animals at all times.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Monitored and cared for sick or injured animals.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with livestock.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or distress.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks containing livestock for delivery to markets or other farms.
- Trained new personnel on proper animal handling techniques.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Maintained accurate records of all received animals in the computer system.
- Investigated customer complaints related to lost or missing animals.
- Provided customer service to ranchers delivering cattle and sheep.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of livestock from trailers onto scales or into pens.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory management procedures within the facility.
- Checked livestock for health and quality assurance issues prior to acceptance.
- Verified livestock paperwork including breed, age, weight, sex, and other pertinent information.
- Trained new employees on job duties associated with receiving livestock.
- Coordinated shipping logistics with transportation companies for outbound shipments of animals.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sherman Central School
Sherman, NY06-2023
Skills
- Calving assistance
- Disease prevention
- Herd health monitoring
- Weather adaptation
- Breeding techniques
- Vaccination protocols
- Pasture management
- Livestock management
- Genetic selection
- Animal handling
- Manure management
- Cattle grading
- Artificial insemination
- Animal health
- Breeding stock evaluation
- Herd management
- Animal genetics
- Vaccination programs
- Budget control
- Operations management
- Social media marketing
- Financial management
- Relationship building
- Consulting
- Business marketing
- Customer relations
- Employee development
- Sales planning
- Sales development
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Raising Registered Texas Longhorn Cattle with my great grandfather
Languages
English
Native language
English
Professional
A1
Spanish
Limited
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AI Technician
Southern Tier A.I. Service
10.2024 - Current
Livestock Auctioneer
Sherman Livestock Auction
01.2018 - 04.2024
Cattle Rancher
C&C Cattle Company
10.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sherman Central School