Misael Mendoza
Dumas
Summary
To whom it may concern
My name is Misael Mendoza I was born and raised In the Texas panhandle around agriculture specifically cattle and horses. I graduated Gruver high school class of 2015. Since then I have experienced working both ranch and in the feed yard. From taking care of yearlings on wheat and grass, cow/calf operation to riding pens,processing,shipping, receiving, doctoring inside and outside on horseback. Committed individual with 10 years of experience in diverse agriculture practices. In depth knowledge in managing livestock health, and a strong equine background as well as operating heavy machinery.Strongly motivated to keep adapting and learning new practices in the industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Worker
Self-employeed
Amarillo
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations at Dumas Feedyard, ensuring efficient livestock care.
- Ranches,Feedyards,Busland Sale barn.
Cattle Manager
Ateam Feeders LLC
Bushland
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Managed daily feeding schedules for cattle to ensure optimal nutrition.
- Oversaw herd health through coordination of veterinary care and vaccinations.
- Monitored pasture conditions and adjusted grazing plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of cattle inventory and health status to support herd management decisions.
- Conducted regular assessments of cattle weight and growth rates to monitor overall herd performance.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to create balanced diets for specific breeds and ages.
- Developed and implemented herd management plans to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Analyzed financial data on production costs to pinpoint areas for operational improvement.
Cowboy boss
Quality Beef Feedyard
Bushland
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Shipped and received cattle on a weekly basis.
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to supervisors to maintain herd well-being.
- Communicated herd movements and potential hazards to team members to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during handling of horses and livestock.
- Coordinated cattle herd movements between wheat pastures according to established schedules to optimize grazing.
Pen Rider
Randall County Feedyard
Amarillo
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Monitored cattle health and behavior in assigned pens daily.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving cattle
- identified cattle and isolated as needed.
- maintained the horse stalls with skid loaders.
Head Cattle Doctor
palo duro Feedyard
Gruver
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Administered vaccinations and medications to prevent disease outbreaks among livestock.
- Diagnosed health issues in cattle through physical examinations.
- Collaborated with veterinarians on complex case diagnoses, including post-mortem analysis.
- Monitored livestock health through regular checkups and diagnostic tests.
- Ordered necessary supplies, including vaccines and antibiotics, for animal treatment.
- Led team training on best practices for safe and humane animal handling.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments and mortality rates throughout the year.
- Isolated sick or lame cattle to uphold herd health standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gruver Highschool
Gruver, TX05-2015
Skills
- livestock health monitoring
- Operating heavy equipment
- Herd management
- Fencing/Construction
- Veterinary collaboration
- Record keeping
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
Day Worker
Self-employeed
02.2025 - Current
Cattle Manager
Ateam Feeders LLC
02.2022 - 02.2025
Cowboy boss
Quality Beef Feedyard
09.2021 - 02.2022
Pen Rider
Randall County Feedyard
06.2016 - 09.2021
Head Cattle Doctor
palo duro Feedyard
06.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Gruver Highschool