About this role
We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to support the day-to-day management and care of dairy cattle within dairy farming operations in Ireland. The role involves assisting with herd management, maintaining animal health, and supporting the efficient operation of dairy production systems. You will work solely for Thomas Coady, undertaking your duties at one of the client sites listed in the job locations. Key duties will include: Assisting with the care and management of dairy cattle Monitoring herd health, behaviour and general condition Supporting breeding and herd fertility programmes, including assisting with artificial insemination procedures Assisting with calving management and calf care Maintaining animal welfare, hygiene and herd management standards Assisting with identification and routine herd management procedures Supporting general dairy farm operations as required Ensuring compliance with farm health and safety procedures Applicants should have practical experience working with dairy cattle and supporting herd management activities within a dairy farming environment. The role requires working as part of a dairy farm team to support herd productivity, animal welfare and efficient farm operations. Work locations include all of: 18 The Fairways Ballyroan Road Abbeyleix Co. Laois R32 FT50; Eamon D Power, Kilgrant Farm Clonwalsh House, Powerstown Clonmel Tipperary; Dan Tynan, Beechill Farm Doon Mountrath Co. Laois; Tim Fitzgerald, Ballymaddock Green road Abbeyleix Co. Laois; Brian Clancy, Crutt clogh castlecromer Co. kilkenny