Everardo Flores
Ajax,ON
Summary
Skilled Livestock Handler with solid background in animal health and farm management. Strong understanding of livestock behavior and safety protocols, coupled with adeptness at using machinery for feeding and maintenance. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency by implementing modern farming techniques. Possess exceptional organizational skills and commitment towards animal welfare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Livestock Handler
La presa
Amealco , Queretaro, Mexico
10.2015 - 12.2021
- Assisted with the daily feeding and watering of livestock.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks containing livestock for delivery to markets or other farms.
- Monitored and cared for sick or injured animals.
- Performed routine maintenance on farm equipment.
- Performed general cleaning duties around the property including washing pens, stalls, barns.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or distress.
- Provided humane handling of animals at all times.
- Organized records regarding feed intake, weight gain, health treatments.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency in the management of herds.
- Inspected pastures regularly for adequate grazing conditions.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with local regulations concerning animal care and welfare standards.
- Trained new personnel on proper animal handling techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in animal pens, stalls, and barns.
- Participated in activities related to breeding and raising livestock such as artificial insemination, dehorning, castrating, tagging and branding, vaccinating and hoof trimming.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with livestock.
- Assisted with the movement of animals from one location to another within a facility or offsite locations.
- Analyzed data regarding feed consumption rates to determine nutritional needs of the herd.
- Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Organized new stock arrivals by size, color and age to facilitate health examinations and breeding program.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
COBAQ Plantel 2 Amealco
Mexico06-2019
Skills
- Animal Nutrition
- Disease Prevention
- Vaccination Administration
- Pasture Management
- Quality assurance standards
- Workload Management
- Infection Control
- Tractor Operation
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Livestock Handler
La presa
10.2015 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
COBAQ Plantel 2 Amealco
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