Paul Cleary
Birr, Co. Offaly,Ireland
Summary
Range of knowledge in many areas in agriculture such as livestock maintenance and handling, basic machinery maintenance, planning and communication and improving overall farm productivity levels e.g. improving herd EBI, improving soil conditions. Having done three years in SETU Waterford I also learned many skills in the area of science, computer applications and communications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy farm assistant
Martin Cleary
Shinrone, County Offaly
01.2018 - Current
- Improved herd health with regular vaccination routines and check-ups.
- Improved animal health by administering food supplements for cows and other livestock.
- Oversaw pasture management practices; promoted sustainable farming methods.
- Followed hygiene procedures to maintain safe agricultural environment.
- Took responsibility for feeding and grooming animals; ensured well-being of livestock.
- Assisted with breeding programmes, improving dairy herd genetics.
- Facilitated assessment of farm performance, maintaining accurate records of breeding data in ICBF.
- Prepared animal bedding, raking and pitching straw and hay fresh daily.
- Sorted and stored animal feed.
- Assisted in calving procedures, ensuring safe delivery of calves.
- Carried out routine maintenance checks on farming equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Herded sheep and cattle and between paddocks and pastures to maintain optimal feed and growing conditions.
Farm assistant
Padraig O'Donovan
Tipperary, Ireland
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed routine health checks on livestock to maintain overall herd healthiness.
- Segregated livestock ahead of calving, milking and slaughter.
- Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport.
- Operated agricultural machinery safely and responsibly.
- Kept storage conditions clean and dry to maintain quality supplies.
- Utilised agricultural software tools for efficient record-keeping and resource management.
- Unloaded and stored deliveries of animal supplies and produce.
- Detected disease and health problems in livestock.
- Provided care for newborn animals, helped ensure their survival and growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
SETU Waterford
Waterford 09.2021 - 04.2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Critical-thinking
- Milk machinery operation
- Farming methods
- Lab testing and reporting
- Lab risk assessments
- Computer knowledge
Certification
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Timeline
Farm assistant
Padraig O'Donovan
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
SETU Waterford
09.2021 - 04.2024
Dairy farm assistant
Martin Cleary
01.2018 - Current
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