- I am an animal lover
- I own Ryeland Sheep and a Welsh Collie
- My interests are spending time with animals of any kind and spending quality time with my dog and encouraging his training and enhancement
- Attending the gym
- Socialising
Maya Piner
Preston,Lancashire
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Calf rearer / Head milker
Black Moss Farm
Preston, Lancashire
05.2023 - Current
- Obtained milk from dairy animals by milking animals by hand and using milking machines.
- Operated milking machinery with precision, adhering to strict hygiene and animal welfare standards.
- Conducted regular maintenance and cleaning of milking equipment to uphold hygiene regulations.
- Cleaned and sanitised all equipment and work areas, adhering to strict hygiene standards to prevent contamination.
- Trained new staff on milk reception procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease and notified vets to arrange check-ups and treatment.
- Monitored animal health, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff to prevent disease spread.
- Adapted milking techniques to accommodate different livestock, ensuring animal welfare.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to keep abreast of technological advancements in milk processing.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying informed on advancements in dairy technology.
- Maintained meticulous records of milk yields and livestock health for farm management.
- Trained and supervised workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions, boosting farm productivity and yields.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicine in prescribed portions and administered to animals for consumption.
- Maintained appropriate nutrition levels and condition of livestock by cultivating pastures and providing and monitoring fodder and water stock.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing, maintaining forage health, fertility and nutritious value with routine pasture rotation.
- Removed waste from pastures and sheds and cleaned farm buildings, machinery and structures to curb disease and pest spread.
- Utilised knowledge of animal behaviour to handle livestock calmly and efficiently during milking.
- Performed teat inspections pre and post-milking to detect and address any signs of infection.
- Coordinated sales and transport of livestock and produce with vendors, facilitating continuation of farm operations.
- Checked livestock's physical condition to determine readiness for sale or other commercial purposes.
- Marked animals with identifying tags and labels, enabling easy identification of livestock types and breeds.
- Directed animals to sheds, sorting and separating livestock to avoid conflicts.
- Moved livestock to scales, vehicles or other enclosures, enabling execution of operations in controlled environments.
- Controlled animal populations and interbreeding by segregating and neutering animals, maintaining high-quality yields.
- Collaborated with veterinary teams to administer vaccinations and treatments, enhancing herd health.
- Groomed and trimmed livestock for presentation at agricultural shows and events.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, such as spills or equipment failures, to minimise impact on operations.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to minimise risk of disease transmission among livestock.
- Updated operational logs and reports daily, providing accurate records for management review.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal Management
Myerscough College
Preston01-2023
Skills
- Cow milking
- Animal care procedures
- Feed mixing
- Vaccine administration
- Health monitoring
- Livestock feeding
- Livestock movement
- Emergency response
- Farm equipment operation
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Enclosure cleaning
- Livestock sales coordination
- Livestock identification
- Behaviour understanding
- Animal handling techniques
- Breeding management
- Medication Administration
- Fertility optimisation
- Data collection
- Record-keeping
- Quality focus
- Sustainable practices
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Time management efficiency
- Decision making
- Animal genetics awareness
- Birthing assistance
- Hygiene consciousness
- Computer literacy
- Resilient under pressure
- Physical stamina
Certification
- Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management
- AI trained
Interests
Accomplishments
- I commenced work in 2023 as a relief milker and quickly developed into a full time member of staff and to being the calf rearer. My role is full time and includes being in charge of calf rearing, milking, record keeping, hygiene, medication, livestock handling and much more. I work 5am till 6pm if not later and have 12 days on and 2 days off. I am very punctual and reliable and keen to learn and assist and achieve a great working relationship with staff and animals.
Timeline
Calf rearer / Head milker
Black Moss Farm
05.2023 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal Management
Myerscough College