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EVANS RAMIMI OKEMWA
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Am a passionate, dedicated, and resourceful veterinary surgeon with over 10 years in large animal practice specifically in dairy herd management and production systems. I Possess strong organizational abilities with proven successes in working and managing dairy farm projects in the United Kingdom, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Am highly organized and skilled in written and verbal communication and am committed to utilizing these skills to help others, while working towards fulfilling the mission of any organization. Am a strong leader who is highly flexible, works well under pressure, and exudes positivity. I bring forth expertise in dairy herd management, human resource management skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and veterinary technical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HERD HEALTH MANAGER
BALMANGAN FARMS LIMITED
06.2023 - 10.2024
- As a Herd Health Manager I was responsible for the day to day health of the milking herd. I was also responsible for the breeding and calving teams in the farm.
- Identification and treatment of sick animals Using Nedap collars and software for monitoring and identification of animals that required attention.
- Performed Artificial Insemination on all cows and heifers on heat.
- Performed calving procedures in the farm.
- Visual detection of animals that required attention and providing appropriate solutions to the cows.
- Recording Drug usage, calvings, inseminations and treatments on Dairy Comp 305 software.
- Managing and training of farm staff to carry out required tasks along with the Farm Owner.
- Involved in designing, amending and implementing Herd Management Programs and ensure that all management protocols were adhered to and followed as required.
- Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
UNIT MANAGER / VETERINARIAN
BALADNA FOOD INDUDTRIES
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Participated in establishing performance targets, monitor them continuously and intervene immediately when performance starts to deviate from that target e.g., calving live birth rate, mastitis incidences, conception rates, incidences of ketosis and milk fever, culling rates, pregnancy rates and cow and calf mortality
- Collecting, handling and interpreting data that involves working closely with farm staff at all levels to investigate problems that may arise
- Establishing optimal working practices for each team and produce written manuals to set these out in clear and methodical manner
- I help in designing and implementation of policies, protocols and manuals for milking, breeding, health, and young stock departments of Baladna Dairy Farms
- Maintenance of herd disease security by designing protocols and policies that helps in maintaining herd security
- Assist in examination, diagnosis and treatment of dairy cows that have various health issues
- I also carry out surgical procedures such as caesarian sections, repair of teat lacerations, teat amputations, draining abscesses, correction of displaced abomasum and other veterinary related activities
- Participate in Herd health of dry-stock, freshly calved cows, and heifers
- Prepare health reports and make recommendations on matters of disease control, public health and procurement of medications and other equipment necessary in dairy farm setup
- Fertility treatment and artificial insemination as well as record keeping and inventory
- Achievements: Baladna Food Industry is fairy new company in Dairy sector and farms were established in 2017
- Being new, we have managed put up systems and designed policies that will ensure the company grows to be a serious competitor in the market by providing quality products that are safe for human consumption.
- We have also managed to grow the company from 3,000 milking cows to now about 12,000 milking cows with a daily output of about 350,000 kgs.
- This is a good start aiming to achieve the self-sufficiency target set by The Government of Qatar
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
VETERINARIAN / BREEDER
ALMARAI DAIRY COMPANY
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Veterinarian / breeder at Al Rabiah Dairy Farm, one of six Almarai Dairy Farms
- Treating of dairy cows in farm's hospital section that have various health issues
- Carry out surgical procedures such as caesarian sections, repair of teat lacerations, teat amputations, draining abscesses, correction of displaced abomasum and other veterinary related activities
- Herd health of dry-stock, fresh cows, and heifers
- Heat detection, artificial insemination, estrous synchronization, and fertility treatment for irregular and silent cows
- Carry out pregnancy diagnosis in bred cows
- Prepare health reports that are all inclusive to aid nutritionist in making formulations for various groups of cows, heifers and calves
- Monitoring general herd health and conducting staff trainings for various departments that include health, young stock and breeding
- Preparation of weekly and monthly reports of dairy herd performance in terms of production and reproduction
- Daily supervision of breeding, health, calving and feeding departments
- Achievements: During my time at, we managed to expand the farm from small holder farm of about 5,000 milking cows to a mega farm with over 18,500 milking cows, which is a 72% growth
- This in turn led to increased milk production of about 900,000 litres of milk per day
- During this time, metabolic and infectious disease incidences also reduced to less than 2% of the herd
- All company targets both in production and reproduction were achieved and most of the time surpassed due to hard work and cooperation from my fellow colleagues and the company management
FARM MANAGER / VETERINARIAN
MIFUGO COMPLEX FARM
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Worked as farm manager and veterinarian in-charge of dairy herd in the farm
- Clinical evaluation assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of sick cows and calves
- Routine surgical procedures like castration of bull calves and caesarian section in the herd
- Supervision of dairy herd workforce
- Preparation and supervision of dairy herd feed ration
- Preparation of weekly and monthly reports of dairy herd
- Establishment and monitoring of herd health programs
- Carrying out heat detection and artificial insemination
- Carrying out surgical procedures both small and large animals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
NAIROBI09.2010
Skills
- Veterinary consultation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- High adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Operational Efficiency
Software
Microsoft Office
Dairy Comp 305
Python Programming
Microsoft Visual Studio
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Sports (Football, Basketball)
- Working out
- Nature adventures
- Socializing
REFERENCES
Dr. Stephen Mwaura Kimani,
Sarit Veterinary Clinic,
P.O. box 466 – 00606, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email; skimani@yahoo.com
Cell phone; +254 723200041.
Dr. Ambrose Kipyegon,
Department of clinical studies, University of Nairobi,
P.O. box 29053 – 00625, Kangemi - Kenya.
Email; kipyegon@uonbi.ac.ke
Cell phone; +254 721515774 / +254 731653567.
Mr. Seamus O'Brien,
Farm manager, Al Rabiah Dairy farm (Almarai Company),
P.O. Box 8524 Riyadh 11492, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Email; Seamus.O'brien@almarai.com
Cellphone; +966 505940825.
Duncan Robert Wallace,
Director, Balmangan Farm Limited,
Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright DG64QP.
United Kingdom.
Email; duncanrwallace@btinternet.com
Cellphone; +44 7788 421577.
Email a.peffer@baladna.com
Cell phone +974 30762616.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
HERD HEALTH MANAGER
BALMANGAN FARMS LIMITED
06.2023 - 10.2024
UNIT MANAGER / VETERINARIAN
BALADNA FOOD INDUDTRIES
02.2018 - 02.2023
VETERINARIAN / BREEDER
ALMARAI DAIRY COMPANY
11.2013 - 07.2017
FARM MANAGER / VETERINARIAN
MIFUGO COMPLEX FARM
03.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
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