Herd Technician

at  Australian Fresh Milk Holdings

THE OPPORTUNITY:

AFMH is looking for enthusiastic Herd Technicians to join our dairy operations at Moxey Farms in Central West NSW.
Our Herd Technicians are involved with all aspects of calf rearing, herd health, hoof trimming, breeding and reproduction programs; caring for the overall health and wellbeing of our cows. There are opportunities to specialise in the area of your interest or maintain variety in your role.
If you are successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the highest regarded Veterinarians and Herd Technicians in the country, learning new skills or continuing to develop your knowledge in dairy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Participate in all aspects of herd health; monitoring transition, fresh and milking cows to diagnose common health conditions;
• Participate in all aspects of herd reproduction; AI, heat detection, synchronisation and embryo transfer programs;
• Participate in all aspects of maternity; assisting calvings, processing of fresh cows and care of newborn calves;
• Participate in all aspects of rearing calves; feeding, calf vaccinations & treatments, and other routine tasks;
• Periodic relief in the milking parlours;

Please refer the Job description for details