Technical and advisory work involving the identification and resolution of dairy herd health and environmental problems affecting milk quality, promotion of practices to eliminate the causes of substandard milk production, and evaluation of milking equipment, milking procedures, and animal surroundings to insure the quality and quantity of milk produced on Vermont farms. Position involves extensive interaction with farmers, processors, inspectors, veterinarians, power utilities, extension service personnel, and others.
Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor.
Visits farms having abnormal milk problems. Checks milking equipment and other components of the milking system to determine if the equipment is in proper working condition. Monitors milking and feeding areas for evidence of stray voltage. Makes recommendations where detrimental conditions are determined. Reviews and determines herd health problems with farmers and veterinarians.