Dairy farmer vs livestock yard attendant

Differences between dairy farmer and livestock yard attendant duties and responsibilities

Dairy farmer example responsibilities.

• Manage regular routines of dairy calf sector, developing skill in feeding, housing, sanitation, parasite and disease control.
• Hoof trimming responsibilities include all dry cow maintenance trims, treating lame cows and diagnosing hoof health issues.
• Demonstrate milking process and equipment operation to all workers.
• Milk goats, set up pipes for pasteurizer, clean pipes, rake barn, feed goats
• Herd the dairy cattle to pasture for grazing.
• Clean cattle lots with bobcat and dump truck.
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Livestock yard attendant example responsibilities.

• Wash dishes, maintain appearance of facilities, prep for cooking, run the some cooking equipment.
• Assist in cutting grass, trimming hedges, pulling weeds, planting flowers, applying chemicals to kill weeds.
• Operate self-propelled riding equipment such as trucks, utility vehicles and mechanical rakes.