RASHIDI MKOBA
Dar es salaam ,Tanzania
Summary
Dedicated dairy and beef cattle worker with extensive experience at Bertha Zijilstra and Ruvu Ranch. Proficient in equipment maintenance and animal health monitoring, I excel in team collaboration and training new employees. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring high standards of animal welfare through proactive care and attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dairy Farm Worker
Bertha zijilstra
Varde Denmark , Denmark
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated milking machines and maintained equipment for optimal performance.
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for dairy cattle daily.
- Cleaned barns and milking areas to ensure sanitary conditions.
- Recorded milk production data accurately for inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient farm operations.
- Followed safety protocols while handling livestock and machinery.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees on farm procedures.
- Maintained records of cow breeding, births, milk production, and health issues.
- Assisted in milking cows using a vacuum-assisted milking system.
- Monitored health of herd and identified animals requiring medical attention.
- Mixed feed rations according to instructions provided by nutritionists.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for safety purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained the dairy barn, equipment, and facilities.
- Assisted with calving by providing support during labor process when needed.
- Ensured proper sanitation practices were followed in all areas of the dairy farm operation.
- Repaired fences surrounding pastures to keep cows contained within designated areas.
- Administered vaccines and medications prescribed by veterinarians to sick or injured animals.
- Restocked grain bins with fresh feed for livestock.
- Operated hay balers and loaders to gather hay bales for animal feed.
- Managed inventory of supplies used for feeding livestock and maintaining the facility.
- Attended continuing education courses related to dairy farming operations.
- Performed general maintenance on farm machinery such as tractors and other agricultural vehicles.
- Transported cattle between farms or to auction sites as necessary.
- Inspected pastures for overgrazing or damage from pests or predators.
- Provided feed to cows according to their nutritional needs.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops daily for sale or consumption on the farm.
- Performed routine hoof trimming on cows to ensure healthy feet.
- Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
- Interacted with vets, farm advisers and other contractors.
- Reviewed hygienic conditions of buildings, animal pens and other areas to reduce risk of disease.
- Greeted and assisted buyers, vendors and farm visitors when appropriate.
- Provided quality food and water to cows and restocked feed and supplies to maintain animal health and wellness.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
- Organized new stock arrivals by size, color and age to facilitate health examinations and breeding program.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Protected herds from predators using trained dogs.
Beef cattle worker
Ruvu ranch
Pwani, Tanzania
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Operated machinery for tasks across ranch operations and maintenance.
- Assisted in livestock care and feeding routines daily.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment consistently.
- Monitored animal health and reported any concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Supported seasonal planting and harvesting activities as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on the ranch.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Documented daily activities and reported findings to management regularly.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Range Science
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania 12.2020 - 11.2023
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Animal health monitoring
- Milking machine operation
- Feed mixing
- Team collaboration
- Training new employees
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Animal husbandry
- Animal nutrition
- Milking techniques
- Calving assistance
- Medicine administration
- Milking processes
- Animal welfare
- Great animal-handling skills
- Health assessment
- Herd management
- Vaccination administration
Timeline
Dairy Farm Worker
Bertha zijilstra
01.2024 - 07.2025
Beef cattle worker
Ruvu ranch
03.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Range Science
Sokoine University of Agriculture
12.2020 - 11.2023