Breeding Farm Manager- (Cattle, sheep &Goats)
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Job Summary
Design implement and manage structured sheep and goat breeding programs focused on rapid sustainable herd expansion.
Plan and execute controlled mating systems selection of breeding stock and genetic improvement strategies.
Monitor key breeding performance indicators including conception rates kidding/lambing intervals survival rates and growth performance.
Maintain detailed breeding records (mating pregnancy births weaning culling) to support data-driven decision making.
Identify and manage replacement stock culling strategies and herd composition to support long-term productivity.
Livestock Management
Oversee daily care feeding health and welfare of sheep and goats across all production stages.
Implement preventive animal health programs including vaccinations parasite control and disease surveillance.
Work closely with veterinarians to manage reproductive health fertility challenges and disease outbreaks.
Farm Operations & Team Supervision
Manage daily farm operations including feeding schedules grazing plans and water management.
Supervise train and mentor farm staff on breeding protocols animal handling and biosecurity standards.
Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards and livestock regulations.
Pasture & Feed Management
Plan and manage pasture rotation systems to support breeding gestation and lactation stages.
Oversee procurement storage and efficient utilization of feeds and supplements aligned to reproductive cycles.
Financial Reporting & Administration
Prepare and manage farm budgets with a focus on breeding costs herd growth efficiency and productivity.
Generate regular reports on herd size growth breeding performance animal health and mortality rates.
Coordinate with suppliers veterinarians and breeding service providers.
Infrastructure Sustainability & Improvement
Ensure maintenance of farm infrastructure including housing fencing breeding facilities and water systems.
Implement farm improvements to support herd expansion and breeding efficiency.
Apply sustainable livestock and breeding practices to enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Stay updated on modern breeding technologies genetic improvement methods and livestock management innovations.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Animal Production (mandatory).
Additional training in livestock breeding or reproductive management is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum 35 years hands-on experience in sheep and goat breeding with demonstrated involvement in herd expansion programs.
Proven track record of managing breeding cycles improving reproductive performance and scaling livestock numbers.
Practical experience in animal health management record-keeping and farm operations.
Experience supervising farm staff and coordinating daily farm activities.
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in sheep and goat reproductive management and breeding systems.
Proficiency in livestock health programs fertility monitoring and disease prevention.
Solid understanding of pasture management feed formulation and nutrition for breeding herds.
Ability to manage budgets analyze productivity data and prepare operational reports.
Knowledge of genetic improvement strategies and sustainable livestock production practices.
Leadership & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent planning organization and record-keeping abilities.
Data-driven results-oriented approach to breeding and herd growth.
High commitment to animal welfare compliance and farm sustainability.
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to adapt and innovate.
tertiary qualification in Agronomy or a related field Sales customer service or sales strategy training is an added advantage Minimum of 5 years experience in sales agronomy or a related technical environment
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Sales Marketing Agribusiness or a related field.
Company Industry
Advertising Services / Events Services / Public Relations and Communications Services
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
