Responsibilities
- Animal Care:Monitor the health, nutrition, and overall welfare of dairy cows, implementing preventative measures and treating illnesses and injuries.
- Operations Management:Supervise daily activities related to milking, breeding, calf care, and general farm upkeep.
- Staff Management:Assign tasks to farm workers, provide training, monitor performance, and potentially recruit and manage staff in larger operations.
- Record Keeping:Maintain accurate records for feed and milk production, genetic and health information, and farm operations.
- Quality Control:Oversee the milking process and ensure adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols, monitoring milk yield and quality.
- Maintenance:Inspect and maintain farm equipment, barns, and milking parlors, ensuring they are clean and in good working order.
- Production Planning:Study and implement feed formulas, develop schedules for breeding and calving, and coordinate with veterinary professionals.
- Compliance:Ensure operations comply with established standards, industry regulations, and best practices in animal husbandry and farm safety.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Dairy Expertise:In-depth knowledge of dairy herd management, including feeding, milking, breeding, and calf care.
- Farm Management:Understanding of farm operations, animal husbandry, soils, crops, and equipment.
- Technical Skills:Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with farm machinery, tools, and potential welding equipment.
- Communication:Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for interacting with staff and management.
- Analytical Skills:Ability to study records, calculate, and develop strategies for continuous improvement and optimized production.
- Leadership & Organization:Skills in planning, prioritizing, organizing, and managing a team of workers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person