Emma Devenney

• Assisted with artificial insemination (AI) of cattle and participated in heat detection and estrus synchronisation

• Gained hands-on experience with ultrasonography for pregnancy diagnosis and fetal sex determination

• Helped treat donor cows for super-ovulation and assisted in embryo collection

• Monitored cow and calf health, administered treatments, and recorded health data

• Assisted in semen collection, bull evaluation, and preparation for Spring Sale (over 1,100 head sold)

• Supported sale preparation, including catalogue proofreading and moving/handling sale cattle

• Maintained accurate records and contributed to pre-sale planning and logistics

• Learned from ranch staff, veterinarians, and industry professionals during the internship period

• Effectively managed cattle handling and movement on horseback, ensuring animal welfare and minimising stress.

• Assisted with 40 farrowings weekly, providing hands-on support to sows and ensuring safe delivery of piglets

• Utilised detailed records to effectively foster piglets, optimising litter sizes and improving piglet survival rates

• Administered vaccinations to 600+ piglets and 40+ sows weekly, maintaining herd health and preventing disease outbreaks

• Performed artificial insemination (AI) of sows, contributing to success of breeding programs

• Accurately recorded farrowings and maintained comprehensive stock records

• Conducted regular stock takes and coordinated with team members to ensure appropriate number of pigs were sent to fattening unit each week

• Maintained high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity throughout all breeding and husbandry operations

• Demonstrated open communication and collaborated with various teams.
• Completed assigned work within deadlines and to company standards.
• Understood and adhered to company's health and safety policies.
• Assisted managers in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
• Monitored data at regular intervals, using findings to adjust production programmes.
• Developed procedures and techniques for solving specific problems hindering production.
• Followed established feeding, bedding and husbandry procedures in livestock to increase production yields.
• Moved livestock between different locations, prioritising animal welfare and safety.
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
• Monitored livestock health and escalated concerns to managers for action.
• Maintained strict biosecurity protocols.
• Handled all levels of beef and dairy bulls for regular handling, and management events.
• Took personal note of over 200 sires on their behaviour and production status, aiding handling awareness.
• Collected semen from beef and dairy bulls, ensuring safety and welfare procedures were followed.

• Assessing cattle regularly for any ailments and treating them accordingly
• Monitored herd health, moved cows and fed youngstock to help promote high standards of cow welfare.
• Carried out milking duties twice daily per farm protocols, milking over 300 cows.
• Contributed to housekeeping duties by undertaking daily general upkeep duties to maintain cleanliness of buildings and equipment.
• Carried out all tasks per biosecurity protocols, upholding optimum safe working practices.

• Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
• Collaborated with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.
• Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email and in person to deliver accurate service information.
• Managed office supply inventory, performed stock-take duties, and ordered additional supplies to meet staff and customer needs.
• Liaised with customers to resolve enquiries, appointment requests and billing queries.