Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last decade keeping cattle and sheep productive and healthy across paddocks and yards, and I’ve learned that solid planning and real hands-on supervision make the difference. At my last run I helped lift calf and lamb weaning rates by 12% after adjusting feeding and vaccination timing, while keeping the quiet, calm approach needed on busy days. I’m looking for a role with [Company Name] where I can apply that practical, no-nonsense approach to breeding, nutrition and biosecurity. I bring strong skills in breeding supervision, daily feeding plan development, and welfare management. I’ve coordinated pasture and fodder crop rotations, monitored plant health, and worked with teams on herd health checks and drench schedules. I’m comfortable with cattle and sheep handling, routine health treatments, and maintaining housing, water, and irrigation systems. I’m keen on a place that values training and mentoring junior staff as part of steady farm operations. A practical example from my recent role at [Previous Company] illustrates how I work. We faced inconsistent growth in young stock due to uneven feeding, so I revised the feeding plan and introduced regular weigh-ins and farm checks. With the team, we tightened biosecurity and improved daily routines, which significantly improved calf and lamb weights by weaning time and reduced disease spread on entry into the yards. I’m ready to discuss how I can contribute to your team and help keep your breeding, feeding and welfare programs on track. I’m available for a chat at your convenience and can start when needed. Kind regards, [Your Name]