Animal Production Specialist
Full Time
4 days ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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Employment Information
FARMERS AFRICA ZAMBIA LTD — WE ARE HIRING!
Your Trusted Partner in Livestock Excellence
Company: Farmers Africa Zambia Ltd
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
Farmers Africa Zambia Ltd is seeking qualified and energetic Animal Production Specialists (2 Positions) to provide practical livestock management, nutrition, and husbandry support across our livestock and farmer advisory operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and support to livestock farmers regarding animal nutrition, feed formulation, and housing.
- Promote animal health, feed additives, vitamins, and production efficiency across poultry, dairy, beef, and swine farming.
- Conduct on-farm performance reviews and recommend best management practices to increase herd/flock productivity.
- Organise training workshops and demonstrations on modern animal husbandry techniques.
- Collaborate with veterinary sales and technical teams to deliver comprehensive farmer solutions.
- Compile periodic reports on livestock trends, farmer challenges, and product performance.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Production, Animal Science, or closely related agricultural discipline.
- Proven practical experience in livestock production, herd/flock management, and animal nutrition.
- Strong understanding of poultry, ruminant, and swine husbandry practices in Zambia.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Result-driven, motivated, and passionate about the livestock sector.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and support to livestock farmers regarding animal nutrition, feed formulation, and housing.
- Promote animal health, feed additives, vitamins, and production efficiency across poultry, dairy, beef, and swine farming.
- Conduct on-farm performance reviews and recommend best management practices to increase herd/flock productivity.
- Organise training workshops and demonstrations on modern animal husbandry techniques.
- Collaborate with veterinary sales and technical teams to deliver comprehensive farmer solutions.
- Compile periodic reports on livestock trends, farmer challenges, and product performance.
Skills
- Animal nutrition
- Feed formulation
- Livestock production
- Herd/flock management
- Poultry, ruminant, and swine husbandry
- Communication
- Presentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Training and demonstrations
- On-farm performance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Production, Animal Science, or closely related agricultural discipline.
- Proven practical experience in livestock production, herd/flock management, and animal nutrition.
- Strong understanding of poultry, ruminant, and swine husbandry practices in Zambia.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Result-driven, motivated, and passionate about the livestock sector.
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