Summary
Work History
Education
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LWANGA MAGAGU

Assistant Farmer
East London,EC

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking Agricultural Professional with a National Diploma in Animal Production and over five years of hands-on experience in poultry management. Experienced in laying and rearing operations, flock management, staff supervision, animal welfare, biosecurity, production monitoring, record keeping, and farm resource management. Reliable, hardworking and committed to maintaining high standards of farm operations and continuous professional development.

Work History

Laying Assistant Farm Manager

RAINBOW CHICKEN
  • Assist the Laying Farm Manager with daily operations of laying houses.
  • Supervise poultry attendants and ensure daily tasks are completed correctly.
  • Monitor egg production and report daily production figures.
  • Ensure birds have adequate feed and clean water.
  • Monitor bird health and report signs of illness or disease.
  • Maintain strict biosecurity procedures to prevent disease outbreaks.
  • Ensure vaccination and medication schedules are followed.
  • Oversee egg collection, grading, storage and quality control.
  • Maintain accurate records of production, feed consumption, mortality and inventory.
  • Monitor temperature, ventilation and lighting.
  • Ensure poultry houses, equipment and surrounding areas are clean and well maintained.
  • Assist with staff training and implementation of health and safety procedures.
  • Monitor feed usage and help reduce wastage.
  • Assist with planning and achieving farm production targets.

Rearing Assistant Farm Manager

SOVEREIGN FOODS
  • Assist the Rearing Manager with daily management of pullets from day-old chicks until transfer to laying houses.
  • Supervise poultry workers and ensure daily activities are completed efficiently.
  • Monitor chick and pullet health, growth and body weight.
  • Ensure birds receive the correct feed and clean water according to age and production requirements.
  • Maintain strict biosecurity measures.
  • Assist with vaccination, medication and deworming programmes.
  • Monitor temperature, ventilation, lighting and stocking density.
  • Maintain records of feed intake, water consumption, mortality and flock performance.
  • Ensure poultry houses, equipment and facilities are cleaned and disinfected.
  • Identify and report health and management problems promptly.
  • Assist with the transfer of pullets to laying houses at the appropriate age and condition.
  • Train and guide poultry attendants in proper bird handling and farm procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and animal welfare standards.
  • Assist with management of feed stocks, equipment and farm resources.

Education

Diploma - Animal Production

FORT COX AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE
01.2018

Grade 12 / Matric - undefined

LAMPLOUGH S.S.S
01.2010

Skills

Poultry Farm Management

Laying and Rearing Operations

Flock Health Monitoring

Animal Welfare

Biosecurity Management

Feed and Water Management

Egg Collection and Quality Control

Vaccination and Medication Programmes

Production Monitoring and Reporting

Staff Supervision and Training

Farm Record Keeping

Stock and Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Numeracy

Stockmanship

Health and Safety Compliance

References

  • Mr, Nonyathi, Farm Manager, Rainbow Chicken
  • Mr, Makaringe, Farm Manager, Rainbow Chicken
  • Ms, Komeni, Farm Manager, Sovereign Foods

Timeline

Grade 12 / Matric - undefined

LAMPLOUGH S.S.S

Diploma - Animal Production

FORT COX AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE

Rearing Assistant Farm Manager

SOVEREIGN FOODS

Laying Assistant Farm Manager

RAINBOW CHICKEN
LWANGA MAGAGUAssistant Farmer