Karla McKenna
Dungannon,Tyrone
Summary
Experienced hardworking agricultural professional with focus on dairy farming and livestock breeding. Capable of maintaining livestock health and optimising milk production through hands-on care and knowledge of modern farming techniques. Skilled in operating farm machinery and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Possesses strong teamwork abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dairy farm worker
T Bingham & Son
Ballygawley, Tyrone
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained health of animals by regularly cleaning and disinfecting pens.
- Assured quality milk production for high dairy standards.
- Optimised livestock productivity with careful monitoring and reporting of any unusual behaviour.
- Carried out daily milking routines to maintain regular supply.
- Administered medications, achieved improved animal health.
- Conducted regular checks on animals, identified potential health problems early on.
- Attended to sick cows according to veterinary advice, promoted speedy recovery times.
- Assisted in calving processes to minimise stress on cows and calves alike.
- Worked hand-in-hand with dairy herdsmen to ensure efficient operations throughout the day.
- Followed protocols during milking procedures, guaranteed hygiene standards were met at all times.
- Prepared animals for milking, resulted in a streamlined process.
- Minimised milk losses by accurately detecting milk abnormalities and ensuring prompt treatment.
- Used manual and machinery methods to milk up to 540 cows daily.
- Followed hygiene procedures to maintain safe agricultural environment.
- Identified disease, injuries and strange animal behaviour using knowledge of livestock species.
- Fed and watered livestock according to strict dietary requirements, maintaining adequate weight and optimum health condition.
Sheep/Cattle Farmer
T&B Mc Kenna Ltd
Dungannon, Tyrone
06.2023 - Current
- Tended to farm animals, ensuring their well-being and productivity.
- Maintained healthy livestock by implementing strict feeding and health check schedules.
- Used modern farming equipment.
- Managed herd records for accurate data tracking.
- Enhanced animal health by implementing preventative care measures.
- Ensured healthy flock by administering vaccinations and regular health checks.
- Organised transportation for flocks to markets and auctions across the country.
- Maintained farm facilities for optimal sheep living conditions.
- Improved farm hygiene with regular cleaning and disinfection activities.
- Monitored animal health, identifying diseases at an early stage.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, encouraging survival rate of newborns.
- Monitored animals prior to, during and post-parturition to assist with associated husbandry.
- Prepared animals for market and sale, maintaining health and welfare of all livestock.
Education
GCSEs -
St Ciarnan's College
Ballygawley Co Tyrone 09.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
- Tractor operation
- Mastitis management
- Livestock injury prevention
- Herd health monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dairy farm worker
T Bingham & Son
09.2023 - Current
Sheep/Cattle Farmer
T&B Mc Kenna Ltd
06.2023 - Current
GCSEs -
St Ciarnan's College
09.2018 - 06.2022
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