Geofrey John

• Oversee flock health management programmes including vaccination schedules, disease monitoring, and implementation of flock health plans across production sites.
• Conduct post-mortem examinations and collaborate with external veterinarians and laboratories to confirm diagnoses and recommend treatments.
• Monitor vaccine efficacy through serological testing and maintain proper documentation of veterinary interventions.
• Manage veterinary drugs, vaccines, and medical supplies, ensuring correct storage, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure operational procedures at farms and the hatchery comply with company standards, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitored quality control standards at production stages, investigated non-conformances, and recommended corrective actions to uphold quality assurance.
• Act as the Company Welfare Officer, ensuring strict adherence to animal welfare standards and best practices.
• Implement and monitor biosecurity protocols across all operational sites while providing training to farm and hatchery staff.
• Oversee proper storage, documentation, and safe use of chemicals in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Assist in preparing veterinary health certificates and ensuring regulatory compliance for chick and egg movements.
• Plan and manage budgets related to vaccines, animal health programmes, and welfare management.
• Assisted GP Production Manager in meeting production targets by maintaining flock health, welfare, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinated customer feedback on chick deliveries and collaborated with hatchery teams to resolve quality concerns effectively.

Silverlands Tanzania Limited, a company which deals with production of quality chicken feed and quality day old chicks of three strains; Broiler (Ross), Layers (Hylne Brown) and Dual purpose (Sasso).

• Spearheaded disease outbreak management, implementing rapid response protocols that significantly reduced flock mortality and contained disease spread.
• Analysed complex diagnostic results from PCR, ELISA, and bacterial cultures, providing actionable recommendations that enhanced treatment efficacy and supported optimal flock health.
• Conducted detailed clinical examinations, necropsies, and post-mortem analyses with laboratory testing to deliver accurate and timely disease diagnoses, guiding critical treatment decisions.
• Collaborated with farm managers and veterinarians to optimize biosecurity protocols, resulting in a measurable decrease in disease incidence and enhanced overall flock health.
• Developed and administered targeted drug prescriptions based on sensitivity testing, leading to improved flock recovery rates and minimizing antimicrobial resistance.
• Implemented new sample collection and handling protocols, decreasing diagnostic result turnaround time and improving laboratory efficiency.
• Conducted thorough case reviews and consultations, integrating clinical findings, diagnostic results, and patient histories to formulate precise diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored and analyzed critical production parameters (egg production, fertility, hatchability), providing data driven insights to optimize flock performance and productivity.
• Ensured optimal environmental conditions and nutritional support for breeder flocks, contributing to overall health and productivity.
• Proficiently executed diverse diagnostic techniques (bacterial cultures, microscopic parasite examinations, serological assays, PCR), contributing to rapid and accurate disease identification.
• Maintained meticulous laboratory records, ensuring data integrity and contributing to the laboratory's adherence to stringent quality assurance standards and regulatory compliance.

Animal Welfare Section, Compliance Department

• Conducted rigorous on-site audits of poultry facilities, ensuring strict adherence to national and international animal welfare standards, proactively identifying and addressing potential compliance gaps.
• Collaborated with compliance officers to develop and implement animal handling protocols, enhancing bird welfare and reducing stress-related incidents.
• Delivered comprehensive training sessions to farm personnel on best practices in animal welfare, fostering a culture of responsible animal care throughout the organization.

Iganga Rearing Farm

• Implemented proactive health monitoring programs for diverse poultry breeds (Ross, Hylne Brown, Sasso), significantly reducing morbidity rates through early disease detection and intervention.
• Optimised rearing practices by meticulously analysing environmental factors and feed conversion ratios, leading to a measurable improvement in bird growth and uniformity.
• Managed and administered vaccination protocols, ensuring flock immunity and minimising the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.

Makota Hatchery

• Monitored incubation parameters, achieving high hatchability rates and ensuring production of premium-quality day-old chicks.
• Implemented stringent quality control measures during chick processing, identifying and rectifying defects to maintain exceptional product standards.
• Streamlined hatchery sanitation protocols, minimizing bacterial contamination and enhancing overall biosecurity.

Makota Ross (Broiler) Breeder & Makota Bovans (Layers) Breeder

• Applied advanced breeding management techniques, optimising feed allocation and environmental conditions to maximise breeder performance and egg production.
• Conducted health assessments of breeder flocks, implementing preventative health programs to safeguard reproductive potential and chick viability.
• Participated in the selection and evaluation of breeder stock, contributing to genetic improvement and enhanced flock productivity.

Silverlands Diagnostic Laboratory

• Conducted comprehensive diagnostic testing on poultry samples utilising advanced techniques, including PCR and ELISA, providing accurate and timely results for informed veterinary interventions.
• Analyzed and interpreted laboratory findings, generating detailed reports that facilitated rapid disease diagnosis and effective treatment strategies.
• Maintained meticulous records of diagnostic procedures and results, ensuring data integrity and contributing to the laboratory's quality assurance system.

Silverlands Quality Assurance Laboratory (Feed Laboratory)

• Performed rigorous analysis of poultry feed samples to ensure compliance with nutritional standards, utilising analytical techniques to evaluate nutrient content and detect potential contaminants.
• Collaborated with feed formulation specialists to optimize feed quality, contributing to improved bird performance and feed efficiency.
• Documented and reported feed quality analysis results, providing essential data for quality control and process improvement initiatives.

• Performed a range of exploratory, diagnostic, and curative surgical procedures with precision and care.
• Managed diverse caseload of clinical cases, delivering accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans to improve patient health outcomes.
• Monitored animal health and implemented preventive measures, reducing disease spread and enhancing overall herd well-being.
• Advised clients on animal health and welfare, fostering informed decisions that contribute to better care and owner satisfaction.

• Provided small animal health and wellness services, improving overall animal welfare.
• Executed spay and neuter procedures, enhancing humane small animal population control.
• Administered vaccinations and implemented disease prevention strategies, safeguarding public health and mitigating zoonotic risks.