DVM / Livestock Specialist / Dairy Farm Manager
Shayan Dairies
PKR 100,000 • Published Date: • Bhera, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Shayan Dairies seeks a skilled DVM / Livestock Specialist / Dairy Farm Manager with at least 2 years of experience to oversee and improve the health and productivity of their dairy herds. This role involves managing herd health programs, performing veterinary diagnostics and treatments, and ensuring the application of best practices in dairy cattle reproduction, nutrition, and welfare. The specialist will handle disease prevention, milking operations, and regulatory compliance with dedication to animal welfare and performance optimization. Although this position does not include team management responsibilities, it requires strong independent decision-making and excellent organizational skills to maintain comprehensive herd records and support farm operational goals. The Dairy Farm Manager will apply expertise in herd health protocols, antimicrobial stewardship, vaccination program design, and biosecurity workflows to maintain a healthy livestock environment. This role also involves interpreting diagnostic test results to make informed decisions about animal care while monitoring feed, forage, and pasture management. The candidate will utilize tools like DairyComp 305 to analyze herd performance, implement preventive vaccination protocols, and lead mastitis detection and control efforts. Ensuring compliance with dairy farm operations standards and regulatory requirements forms a critical focus area to support sustainable and efficient dairy farming at Shayan Dairies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive herd health management programs that promote animal wellness and productivity.
- Perform veterinary diagnostic procedures and treatments to address the health needs of dairy cattle.
- Manage dairy cattle reproduction processes to optimize productivity and herd growth.
- Oversee dairy nutrition and feeding management plans to ensure proper diet formulation and feeding schedules.
- Lead disease prevention initiatives, including designing and managing preventive vaccination protocols and antimicrobial stewardship strategies.
- Coordinate milking operations, including mastitis detection, control activities, and maintenance of milking hygiene standards.
- Maintain compliance with animal welfare standards and handle livestock using best practices to minimize stress and injury.
- Keep accurate and detailed herd records and conduct regular performance analyses using DairyComp 305 or similar farm management software.
- Organize feed, forage, and pasture management to support sustainable herd nutrition and pasture health.
- Ensure adherence to dairy farm operational procedures and meet all relevant regulatory compliance requirements.
- Conduct livestock clinical examinations and differential diagnoses to identify and resolve health issues.
- Implement herd health protocols and biosecurity workflows to prevent disease outbreaks and maintain herd integrity.
- Interpret livestock diagnostic testing results to make informed decisions regarding animal health management.
- Monitor herd disease surveillance efforts and enforce biosecurity measures to reduce disease transmission risks.
- Collaborate with farm personnel to support daily farm operations and improve animal health outcomes.
- Stay updated on the latest veterinary and dairy farming practices and regulations to continuously improve herd management.
Experience
2 Years
Apply By
Required Skills
- Preventive Vaccination Protocol Design
- Preventive Medicine
- Regulatory Compliance management
- Animal Health Monitoring
- Herd Disease Surveillance and Biosecurity Workflows
- Herd Health Program Management
- Livestock Diagnostic Testing and Result Interpretation
- Vaccination Program Design and Management
- Herd health protocols and antimicrobial stewardship
- Livestock clinical examination and differential diagnosis
- Mastitis Detection and Control
- Herd health management
- DairyComp 305
- Dairy Farm Operations And Regulatory Compliance
- Feed, Forage, And Pasture Management
- Herd Records And Performance Analysis
- Animal Welfare And Handling
- Milking Operations And Mastitis Control
- Disease Prevention And Biosecurity
- Dairy Nutrition And Feeding Management
- Dairy Cattle Reproduction Management
- Veterinary diagnostics and treatment
Nice to Have Skills
- Dairy Farm Record Keeping