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1. Job Purpose To oversee and manage the overall health, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, and productivity of dairy cattle to ensure optimal herd performance and sustainable milk production. The Veterinarian will provide technical and operational leadership in managing high-yielding dairy cattle, including local, imported, and crossbred breeds, while ensuring their successful adaptation to tropical climatic conditions. A. Herd Health and Veterinary Management Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive herd health management programs. Diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases affecting dairy cattle. Establish and manage vaccination, deforming, parasite control, and disease prevention programs. Monitor animal health and ensure timely treatment of sick or injured cattle. Implement effective mastitis prevention, diagnosis, and control programs. Maintain accurate veterinary treatment records and herd health reports. B. Dairy Cattle Breeding and Reproductive Management Oversee breeding programs to improve milk production and overall herd genetics. Manage artificial insemination (AI), heat detection, pregnancy diagnosis, and fertility programs. Monitor reproductive performance and develop strategies to improve conception rates and reduce calving intervals. Supervise calving activities and provide appropriate care for newborn calves and their mothers. Monitor breeding performance and recommend suitable bulls, semen, and breeding strategies. C. Imported Cattle Management and Breed Adaptation Provide veterinary oversight during the importation, transportation, quarantine, and introduction of dairy cattle. Monitor the health and adaptation of imported cattle, particularly breeds originating from South Africa and other international markets. Develop strategies to manage heat stress and support cattle adaptation to tropical climatic conditions. Implement bio-security measures to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases. Monitor the performance of imported and crossbred cattle and recommend appropriate management interventions. D. Nutrition and Milk Production Management Develop and monitor appropriate feeding and nutrition programs for different categories of dairy cattle. Work closely with farm management and nutrition specialists to improve feed efficiency and animal productivity. Monitor milk production levels and identify factors affecting productivity. Recommend interventions to improve milk yield, milk quality, and overall herd performance. Monitor body condition scores and nutritional status to ensure optimal animal health and productivity. E. Farm Operations and Herd Performance Establish systems for monitoring animal identification, health, breeding, vaccination, treatment, and production records. Monitor key performance indicators, including milk yield, fertility rates, calving intervals, mortality, and disease incidence. Conduct regular farm inspections to ensure proper animal welfare, hygiene, housing, and management standards. Identify operational challenges affecting herd performance and recommend practical solutions. Prepare regular veterinary, herd health, and production performance reports for management. F. Leadership and Team Management Supervise, guide, and develop veterinary assistants, animal attendants, and other farm personnel. Train farm employees on animal handling, hygiene, disease prevention, and proper cattle management practices. Coordinate daily veterinary and herd management activities to ensure effective farm operations. Establish clear work procedures and ensure compliance with veterinary and animal welfare standards. Work closely with farm management to achieve overall dairy production objectives. Requirements Key Requirements Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution. Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in commercial dairy operations. Strong knowledge of high-yielding dairy cattle of Tanzanian, South African and other international origins, including imported and crossbred breeds. Experience in breed adaptation to tropical climates, heat-stress management, and disease prevention. Expertise in herd health, vaccination, breeding, fertility, artificial insemination, calving, nutrition, and mastitis control. Ability to improve milk productivity, reproductive efficiency, and overall herd performance. Experience in quarantine, bio-security, import-related health protocols, and acclimatization of imported cattle will be an advantage. Ability to establish treatment, vaccination, breeding, and herd-monitoring systems. Good leadership, communication, reporting, and farm-team management skills. Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work at the farm.



