Overview
Dairy Cattle Farm Workers perform routine tasks on dairy farms, such as herding and milking cattle.
Day-to-day
- patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of livestock
- provide livestock with feed and water
- assist with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
- musters and drives livestock to milking and between paddocks to ensure sufficient feed is available
- washes and cleans udders, attaches milking machines and milks cows
- cleans milking shed.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
You can work as a Dairy Cattle Farm Worker without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II or III in dairy production or a related agriculture course might be helpful.
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