Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker

Description

Performs skilled tasks on a cattle and sheep farm in supervising the breeding, raising, feeding, treatment and welfare of cattle and sheep.

Description

Perform a variety of skilled tasks in managing and supervising the breeding, feeding, raising and milking of livestock for the production of breeding stock, milk, eggs, meat, wool and hair.

Tasks include

• Oversees cattle and sheep breeding programs and the rearing of calves and lambs
• Develops and implements cattle and sheep feeding plans, and identifies health and nutrition problems in cattle and sheep
• Establishes and maintains pastures and fodder crops for cattle and sheep production, and identifies plant health and nutrition problems
• Supervises health and welfare programs for cattle and sheep
• Implements biosecurity management measures
• Supervises farming operations such as herding, catching, drenching and milking cattle and sheep
• Supervises general farming activities such as maintenance and cleaning of cattle and sheep housing, water supply and irrigation systems, and other farm infrastructure
• Supervises work routines and trains Cattle and Sheep Farm Workers