PROSPER TAKUDZWA KAMUSASA
Arusha,Zimbabwe
Summary
I am a flexible young man who is result oriented. I am very assertive and confident individual who can work well with different people from diverse array of backgrounds. I am a good team player who can manage relations with with player excellently.
Experienced Dairy Farm Manager with proven skills in herd management, feed formulation, and equipment maintenance. Committed to optimizing operations and ensuring animal welfare standards.
Results-driven Dairy Farm Manager with extensive experience in managing daily operations and enhancing herd health. Adept at team collaboration and critical thinking, contributing to improved productivity and compliance with animal welfare standards.
Dedicated professional with expertise in herd management and feed strategies. Known for fostering team collaboration and ensuring adherence to animal welfare standards, driving operational efficiency and animal health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Manager
Kilimanjaro fresh
Arusha
06.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of dairy herd, ensuring animal welfare and productivity.
- Coordinated feeding schedules for livestock to maintain optimal health and growth.
- Oversaw milking processes, ensuring efficiency and adherence to hygiene standards.
- Trained staff on best practices for animal care and farm equipment operation.
- Monitored inventory levels of feed and supplies, optimizing procurement processes.
- Developed maintenance schedules for farm equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with veterinary professionals to manage herd health programs effectively.
- Inspected pastures regularly for signs of overgrazing or damage from pests.
- Reviewed current procedures periodically and made changes as necessary based on market conditions or customer demands.
- Supervised staff in the proper use of machinery and equipment to ensure safety.
- Investigated reports of livestock illness or injury promptly to minimize losses.
- Coordinated harvesting activities according to established schedules.
- Collaborated with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and quality of materials required for successful operation.
- Regularly tested soil samples for nutrient content to optimize crop yields.
- Carried out repairs or maintenance tasks as needed on farm buildings or equipment.
- Provided training sessions for employees on best practices related to animal husbandry.
- Maintained detailed records on milk production, feed consumption, animal health and other data points.
- Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations related to dairy farming.
- Organized delivery of feed supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Managed daily farm operations, including milking, feeding and care of cows.
- Monitored herd health through regular veterinary visits and preventive treatments.
Farm manager
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA)
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop and managing the estate
- Prepare periodic management reports of each section
- Learn and adopt new technologies
- Develop a strict vaccination program for the herd
- Herd health and fodder flow management
- Inspection of milk hygiene and milking standards
- Artificial insemination
- Dairy Development Program
Farm General Manager
Fairful Investments
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinate and manage daily livestock operations
- Oversee livestock handling, animal health treatments, pen riding and cattle induction and dispatch
- Assist with allocation of staff and scarce resources to enable to manufacture on time and within the budget
- Analyzing feedlot performance
- Offer livestock handling trainings to workers
- Beef and Cash Crop Production
Inseminator
MAFURO DAIRY FARMING (PRIVATE) LIMITED
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Herd health Supervisor
- Artificial Insemination
Technician
Chinhoyi University of Technology
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Artificial insemination
- Semen handling, Processing and freezing
- Feed formulation
- Student farm practical
- Department of Animal Production and Technology
Don Hill Beef, Poultry and fish Farm
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Ensuring good animal health and reducing mortality
- Updating animal records.
- On farm feed formulations.
- Attending workshops with other organizations and reporting back.
- Maintaining farm structures.
- Getting quotations from companies whenever there is need to purchase anything
- Industrial Attachment (Student attachment)
Farm Supervisor
LERUO Beef & Goats FARM
- Feed formulation
- Pen fattening
- Vaccinations
- Farm management
Education
Bachelor of Science Honour's Degree - Animal Production and Technology
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, ZimbabweAdvanced level - 3 Subjects: A level passes
Zimbabwe School Examination Council
ZimbabweOrdinary level - 7 Subjects: including Mathematics, Science and English language
Zimbabwe School Examination Council
ZimbabweCertificate in Cattle Artificial Insemination -
Certificate in Poultry production -
Capital foods and Inovet
Skills
- Herd management
- Feed formulation
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
- Performance analysis
- Problem identification
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Manure management practices
- Feed management strategies
- Staff training and development
- Animal welfare standards
References
- Miss Mafusire, ARDA, Manager, 0785011951
- Mr Mbizvo, Fairful Investment Pvt Ltd, Human Resources, 0771328893
- Chinhoyi University of Technology, Private bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, +263-67-22203-5, +263776 900 565
- Plantech Farm Office, 139 Rottonraw, Harare, Zimbabwe, +263 772 516 277
- Mafuro Dairy Farming, Zimplow House, Northridge Park, Borrodale, Harare, 0773478576
Personal Information
- ID Number: 75-2016093W42
- Date of Birth: 07/22/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Dairy Farm Manager
Kilimanjaro fresh
06.2023 - Current
Farm manager
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA)
12.2021 - 05.2022
Farm General Manager
Fairful Investments
06.2021 - 12.2021
Inseminator
MAFURO DAIRY FARMING (PRIVATE) LIMITED
01.2020 - 05.2021
Technician
Chinhoyi University of Technology
01.2018 - 01.2019
Don Hill Beef, Poultry and fish Farm
01.2017 - 11.2017
Farm Supervisor
LERUO Beef & Goats FARM
Bachelor of Science Honour's Degree - Animal Production and Technology
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Advanced level - 3 Subjects: A level passes
Zimbabwe School Examination Council
Ordinary level - 7 Subjects: including Mathematics, Science and English language
Zimbabwe School Examination Council
Certificate in Cattle Artificial Insemination -
Certificate in Poultry production -
Capital foods and Inovet