JESUS GOMEZ
Estherville ,IA
Summary
Adept Farrowing Specialist and Nursery-Finisher Leader with a proven track record at different companies, enhancing herd health and efficiency through expert application of biosecurity protocols and pig husbandry. Demonstrated excellence in fostering teamwork and collaboration, significantly reducing disease risk and improving animal welfare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Farrowing Specialist
Christensen Family Farms
03.2022 - Current
- Safely carrying out daily responsibilities in the farrowing department while adhering to the Company Standard Operating Procedures, for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability.
- Comply with biosecurity practices and principles to safeguard the life and health of the pig herd.
- General analysis of progress of sow births and birthing process for assisting in birthing but also for record keeping on performance of sows: date the sow farrowed, number of piglets contained in the litter, stillborn, mummies, and total born, performance of the sow’s births as well as the traits and characteristics of the piglet.
- Caring for newborn piglets: drying off piglets, providing a suitable environment for piglets, split suckling, setting litters, helping disadvantaged piglets.
- Feeding, watering, vaccinating, assisting with birthing, detecting complications in birthing.
- Piglet processing, tagging, castrating, etc.
- Constant monitoring of sows including size, weight, health, food consumption and behavior used in considering efficiency and quality of breeding stock.
- Work with team members to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the work area.
Nursery-Finisher Leader
New Fashion Pork
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Improved overall herd health by diligently monitoring and vaccinating pigs according to schedule.
- Provided timely feedback on employee performance, fostering a culture of accountability and high productivity among staff members.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to promptly address health issues, minimizing the risk of disease outbreaks within the facility.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to reduce potential pathogen exposure and maintain a healthy environment for pigs.
- Reduced stress during pig handling by employing industry-approved techniques grounded in animal behavior knowledge.
- Maintained detailed records of pig performance, allowing for data-driven decision-making in herd management.
- Kept records of animal health, medical treatment and injections and growth progress.
Education
MEDICO VETERINARIO ZOOTECNISTA - MEDICINA VETERINARIA
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA METROPOLITANA
CIUDAD DE MEXICO, MEXICO09.2017
Skills
- Animal welfare
- Animal Care
- Biosecurity Protocols
- Herd health management
- Pig Husbandry
- Farrowing Assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Farrowing Specialist
Christensen Family Farms
03.2022 - Current
Nursery-Finisher Leader
New Fashion Pork
07.2020 - 02.2022
MEDICO VETERINARIO ZOOTECNISTA - MEDICINA VETERINARIA
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA METROPOLITANA
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