Micah Dittbenner
Groves Livestock
Harrisburg
3
years of professional experience
Results-driven feedlot hand skilled in medication administration, equipment maintenance, and livestock care. Enhanced ranch operations by implementing modern agricultural practices, ensuring animal health, and maintaining equipment for peak performance.
Work History
Feedlot/Ranch Hand
3 Years 3 Months- Managed daily feeding schedules for livestock to ensure optimal health and growth.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, ensuring efficiency in all tasks.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off.
- Herded livestock using horses and four-wheelers.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Cared for about 500-1200 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
- Improved ranch efficiency by implementing modern agricultural practices and techniques.
- Assisted in the safe birth of livestock by monitoring pregnant animals closely and acting as a birthing assistant when necessary.
- Ensured optimal animal health by administering vaccines and treatments as required.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals to preemptively address any signs of illness or distress.
- Enhanced ranch safety with regular maintenance of fences and equipment.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining and repairing ranch vehicles and machinery as needed.
- Assisted in breeding programs, enhancing herd quality through careful selection practices.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in all ranch facilities, ensuring a healthy environment for livestock and staff.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using four-wheelers and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
High School Diploma
Skills
Equipment maintenance
Animal care
Nutritional planning
Livestock handling
Livestock operations
Farm and ranch operations
Facility maintenance
Riding Horses
Equipment maintenance and repair
Equipment Repair
Basic carpentry
Basic welding
Harvesting
Physical strength
Animal maintenance
Accomplishments
- Achieved my FFA State Degree through effectively working at Groves Livestock.
- Qualified for my FFA American Degree in 2027.
- Was the president of my FFA chapter my senior year of high school.
Timeline
Feedlot/Ranch Hand
Groves Livestock
05.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Banner County High School
High School Diploma
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University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
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