Dairy Farm Workers - work in Canada

Animal Care:

• Provide daily care for dairy cattle including feeding watering and monitoring their health and wellbeing.
  
• Assist with the birthing process and provide postnatal care to newborn calves.
  
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by the farm veterinarian.
  

Milking Operations:

• Operate milking equipment and machinery to milk cows efficiently.
  
• Ensure proper milking hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained.
  
• Monitor milk production and identify any abnormalities or issues with milking equipment.
  

Barn Maintenance:

• Clean and maintain barns milking parlors and other farm facilities.
  
• Bedding management: Ensure clean and comfortable bedding for cows.
  
• Repair and maintain farm infrastructure including fences gates and feeding equipment.
  

Field Work:

• Assist with pasture management including rotational grazing and field maintenance.
  
• Harvest and store feed for winter months such as hay and silage.
  
• Operate farm machinery for tasks like mowing raking and baling hay.
  

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of herd health production and breeding activities.
  
• Keep track of inventory including feed and supplies.
  
• Follow farm protocols for data entry and recordkeeping systems.
  

Health and Safety:

• Follow farm safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
  
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required including gloves and boots.
  
• Report any safety hazards or incidents to farm management promptly.
  

Teamwork and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with other farm workers and management to achieve farm goals.
  
• Communicate effectively with coworkers to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
  
• Provide support and assistance during busy periods and times of high workload.