Animal Nutritionist at Lohachy Farms

JOB SUMMARY

Candidate suitable for this position must have:

• Minimum Qualification: BSc Animal Nutrition
• Experience Level: Management level
• Experience Length: 3 years  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the chemical and nutritional value of feeds, feed supplements, grass and forage for commercial animals and pets
• Formulate diets and rations to maximise growth, reproduction, health and performance
• assess the relative nutritional and economic value of feeding systems
• Research the effectiveness of dietary regimes
• Monitor feed formulations to meet quality performance and animal health standards
• Rationalise animal feed manufacturing techniques
• Expand existing ranges of animal food products and develop new ones
• Maintain expertise in nutritional trends and keep up to date with regulatory changes
• Use software to formulate diets, conduct research and generate reports
• Investigate nutritional disorders and the safe storage of

  ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• An understanding of the scientific basis of nutrition
• Familiarity with analyzing data and writing reports
• The capability to formulate and communicate ideas
• business-management, time-management and personal-development skills
• Math Skills, IT and internet skills
• Drive, perseverance, dedication