Lucky Lactogen Zvinowanda
Waharoa,WKO
Summary
Dairy Farmer with 15 years of farming and milking shed experience.
Superior work ethic with strong record of dependability and commitment. Am Dairy Farmer with lifelong background feeding and caring of calves and cows.
Strengths include breeding, cleanliness inspections and developing innovative strategies for optimal milk yield. Knowledgeable of Holstein, Jersey and Brown Swiss breeds and milk mixing for optimum fat loads.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Milker/Farm Manager
Van Merriwijk Family Trust Farm
06.2020 - Current
- Improved herd health by implementing effective disease prevention and control measures.
- Enhanced milk quality through proper milking machine maintenance and sanitation procedures.
- Ensured accurate record keeping of milk production, animal health, and farm operations data for informed decision making.
- Optimized pasture management practices to maximize grazing efficiency and promote sustainable land use.
- Collaborated with farm owners to develop annual budgets and financial plans, resulting in cost-effective operation strategies.
Contract Milker/Farm Manager
Syben Brothers Ltd
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Improved herd health by implementing effective disease prevention and control measures.
- Enhanced milk quality through proper milking machine maintenance and sanitation procedures.
- Ensured accurate record keeping of milk production, animal health, and farm operations data for informed decision making.
- Optimized pasture management practices to maximize grazing efficiency and promote sustainable land use.
- Collaborated with farm owners to develop annual budgets and financial plans, resulting in cost-effective operation strategies.
Lower Order Sharemilker
GRAEME AND MOREWENA POWER
06.2014 - 05.2018
- MILKING 450 COWS THROUGH A 38 ASHB.
- RUNNING FARM AND MEETING ALL PRODUCTION TARGETS, EMPLOYING LABOUR, SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTORS.
- RECORDS KEEPING(MINDA).
- FOCUSING ON PASTURE BASED PRODUCTION.
- MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Herd Manager
Various Farms in New Zealand
04.2007 - 01.2012
- Enhanced herd health by implementing preventative medicine protocols and regular monitoring of herd conditions.
- Increased milk production through strategic breeding programs and proper nutrition management.
- Optimized grazing patterns by designing efficient pasture rotation schedules that promoted sustainable land use.
- Improved employee performance with comprehensive training programs focused on animal care, safety, and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Management
University of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe10.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Engineering,Farm Mangement,Agronomy,
Chibero College of Agricuture
Norton Zimbabwe10.1993
Skills
- Stock Rotation
- Disease Prevention
- Pasture Management
- Herd Management
- Waste Management
- Animal welfare
- Animal Nutrition
Roles And Responsibilities
MILKING 450 COWS THROUGH A 38 ASHB
RUNNING THE FARM AND MEETING ALL THE PRODUCTION
TARGETS
EMPLOYING LABOUR
SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTORS
RECORDS KEEPING(MINDA)
FOCUSING ON PASTURE BASED PRODUCTION
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Key Accountabilities
Staff Management in the absence of the manager, Staff training, Identification and selection of junior staff, Organizing, monitoring and evaluation of Farm goals and objectives, Farm budgets and Feed budgets, Supports the Farm Manager in the daily Farm Management of the herd to achieve agreed productivity targets, Takes responsibility, as agreed, for grazing and animal management, Support identification of herd and pasture management issues and opportunities and communicates this to the Farm Manager, Works with the team to achieve high standard of dairy hygiene to achieve grade free milk supply and takes specific responsibility, Takes responsibility to ensure there is adequate power in the fences at all the time, Make sure the farm is irrigated efficiently, Works in the farm management team to achieve calving, mating and herd fertility targets, Supports maintaining the herd in healthy and productive state and take responsibility for wintering springer, calving, milking herds or special treatment of cows, Keep metabolic disorders in the heard in check, Works with the Livestock Productivity Leader or Vet to carry out agreed actions in response to increases in herd somatic cell count or other cow issues, Carry out all farm tasks and operation of plant or equipment safely and with care, Operates all plant and equipment or as per training and instruction provided, Maintains all plant and equipment as per training and instruction provided, Never takes risks at the expense of safety, Participates in and contributes to an enthusiastic and competent work team with emphasis on timely and effective and timely communication, In the absence of the farm manager work with the team to ensure they complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner, Supports the Farm Manager in team leadership, Works in the farm team to implement agreed actions as discussed and within the time frame agreed, Participate in training and development opportunities and proactive at identifying and communicating potential areas of personal development to enhance own work performance, Contributes to the ongoing improvement of efficiency and enjoyment of the work environment, Maintains accurate farm records. Herd and dairy records as required with emphasis on treated cows and calving records, Takes responsibility for treated cow records and pasture. fertilizer and urea application, Takes part in and where necessary prepares for, weekly team meetings. Preparation may include feed budgeting, financial planning or other areas of responsibility as agreed by the Farm manager in advance of each meeting
Name Of Wife
ANNA
Children
- Cleo, 30
- Kudzai, 23
- Lucky Junior, 8
Personal Information
- New Zealander
- Zimbabwean
- Title: CONTRACT MILKER 280 COWS
- Date of Birth: 06/01/70
- Gender: MALE
- Marital Status: MARRIED
References
- MIKE Van Merriwijk, +61273661695
- BRUCE BAX, +6421463193
- FRANCES SYBEN, +64274347955
- BOB SIMPSON, +64 3 3081606
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing and watching rugby on T.V
- Fishing
Timeline
Contract Milker/Farm Manager
Van Merriwijk Family Trust Farm
06.2020 - Current
Contract Milker/Farm Manager
Syben Brothers Ltd
06.2018 - 05.2019
Lower Order Sharemilker
GRAEME AND MOREWENA POWER
06.2014 - 05.2018
Herd Manager
Various Farms in New Zealand
04.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Management
University of Zimbabwe
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Engineering,Farm Mangement,Agronomy,
Chibero College of Agricuture
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