Hillview, Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath
Application Details
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Job Description
Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.
Responsibilities
* Monitor dairy cows for signs of potential disease to ensure that all livestock remain in optimum health and produce high-quality milk.
* Milk dairy cattle while ensuring livestock remain calm and comfortable so cattle continue to produce maximum quantities of milk.
* Weigh cows and check for any physical signs of disease or injury and provide preventative medical care as needed.
* Review the pens, buildings and other areas to ensure the areas remain hygienic to reduce the risk of injury and disease to the cattle and farm workers.
* Provide food and water to cattle and ensure that supplies remain well stocked so that the livestock never go hungry.
* Administer medications, vaccinations and other medical care and coordinate with veterinarians as needed.
* Use tools to move feed, animals and other equipment to the appropriate areas on the farm in an efficient manner.
* Maintain trucks, tractors, milking equipments and other gear to ensure they remain in working order and reduce any repair costs.
Skills and Knowledge
* Dairy farming methods
* The life and breeding cycles of cattle
* How to use and maintain farm equipment and machinery
* Practical skills for tasks such as fencing and effluent management
* Ability to perform physical work
* Good fitness for heavy work duties
* Ability to handle farm work tools and equipment
Sector
* Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Career Level
* Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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