Matt towns
Briagolong,VIC
Summary
quick-learning ability and to adjusting to new environments. welling learn Skilled and knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Livestock Handler known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in animal health monitoring, pasture management, and livestock nutrition. Excel in time management, adaptability, and problem-solving to ensure optimal animal welfare and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
McNaughton
Seasapy , VIC
01.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with suppliefrom the farm.s or products
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Monitored flock health by inspecting sheep before and after shearing.
- Maintained stock health with trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
- Assisted with shearing of the sheep, including sorting, skirting, and packing wool.
Farm Hand
ken sylvester
Singleton, Nsw
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary..
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Organized new stock arrivals by size, color and age to facilitate health examinations and breeding program.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Livestock Manager
gault
Sale, VIC
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Monitored animal nutrition, growth rates, body condition scores, feed utilization and herd health records.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to provide medical care for sick or injured animals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Managed farm schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Managed daily activities such as feeding, cleaning facilities, administering medications, and identifying sick animals.
- Monitored feed supply, pasture conditions, and water sources for livestock.
- Maintained high-quality healthy dairy herds and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bombala high school
Nsw09-2012
Skills
- Livestock management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Animal husbandry
- Herding techniques
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
I have a passion for working dogs and horses
I love to get out on the river and go fishing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Manager
McNaughton
01.2023 - Current
Farm Hand
ken sylvester
03.2014 - 03.2015
Livestock Manager
gault
01.2013 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Bombala high school
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