Michelle Aves

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø Set the temperature for farrowing sheds.

Ø Monitor environment and ventilation.

Ø Clean and disinfect farrowing sheds.

Ø Load sows into farrowing shed.

Ø Assisting sows to farrow.

Ø Assisting newly born piglets.

Ø Processing of piglets and ear notching.

Ø Fostering and sizing of piglets

Ø Piglet vaccination and treatments.

Monitored sick sows and administered medication to support recovery.

Conducted inventory of piglets to assess health status and growth progress.

Weaned and selected culls based on health and performance.

Reported animal health concerns to facilitate timely care and intervention.

Ordered necessary supplies for farm operations.

Updated weekly reports for submission to CEFN.

Acquired knowledge about Elite herd management practices.

Acquired knowledge about Elite herd management practices.

• Developed strategies to enhance efficiency in farrowing area while upholding animal welfare standards.
• Coordinated and scheduled farrowing processes for all sows, ensuring each received proper care and attention.
• Monitored the health of newborn piglets, providing medical treatment as required.
• Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
• Maintained accurate records of farrowings, including dates, number of litters born, and any special circumstances.
• Implemented new procedures for record keeping, ensuring accuracy in tracking individual pigs from birth through sale or slaughter.
• Developed educational materials for employees on topics such as biosecurity measures or handling newborn piglets safely.
• Communicated regularly with farm owners about progress in the farrowing department.
• Assisted with euthanasia decisions during difficult births or other emergency situations.
• Monitored employee productivity and provided actionable feedback to improve performance.
• Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.