Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Wasantha Kapugama Geeganage

Wasantha Kapugama Geeganage

Ashley Clinton,HKB

Summary

Dynamic Dairy Herd Manager with extensive experience at Belgroup Dairy Farms, excelling in herd health management and animal welfare compliance. Proven ability to implement disease prevention strategies and coordinate veterinary care, ensuring optimal livestock health. Skilled in machinery operation and adept at problem-solving, fostering a safe and productive farm environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diary Herd Manager

Belgroup Dairy Farms
Ashley Clinton, Takapau
01.2024 - Current
  • Monitored herd health and implemented preventative measures to reduce the risk of disease.
  • Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding animal welfare standards.
  • Ensured that animals had access to clean water and appropriate feed.
  • Assisted with artificial insemination procedures as needed.
  • Responded quickly to any signs of illness or injury among the herd.
  • Coordinated with veterinarians for medical treatments as required.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or sick animals.
  • Provided guidance on pasture management practices such as rotational grazing.
  • Supervised employees in the daily care of animals including feeding and milking operations.

Dairy Farm Assistant

Belgroup Dairy Farms
Ashley Clinton, Takapau
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
  • Operated tractors, trucks, loaders, skid-steers and other farming machinery.
  • Mustered and drove livestock to milking sheds.
  • Monitored herd health and identified any potential issues with animals.
  • Maintained high standards of animal welfare when performing feeding and milking procedures.
  • Managed water supply systems ensuring adequate flow to troughs for livestock consumption.

Education

High School Diploma -

School of Agriculture
Kundasale-Srilanka
03-2006

Skills

  • Herd health management
  • Animal welfare compliance
  • Pasture management
  • Veterinary coordination
  • Disease prevention
  • Chemical application monitoring
  • Livestock handling
  • Machinery operation
  • Record keeping
  • Problem solving

Certification

* having a class 1 full license and class 2 restricted license.

* having a one day lameness workshop training.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Diary Herd Manager

Belgroup Dairy Farms
01.2024 - Current

Dairy Farm Assistant

Belgroup Dairy Farms
10.2022 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

School of Agriculture

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