Dairy Farm Hand
Valley Hill Dairy Inc
Oneonta, NY
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
- Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
- Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
- Washed and cleaned cattle udders, milk parlors and tanks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or distressed animals.
- Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
- Collected samples from cows for testing purposes.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Maintained records on herd health, milk production, feed consumption, and other related information.
- Adhered to department standards to promote safety and milk quality.
- Patrolled, inspected and reported animal health and reported suspicious or unusual behavior.
- Provided medical care to sick or injured animals under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
- Handled calves in accordance with safety protocols established by the farm owner.