ONAKOYA OLUWATOBILOBA IDRIS

Graduate Animal Scientist (GAS) | Farm Operations & Livestock Management Specialist

About

Dedicated and skilled Animal Scientist with over two years of hands-on experience in commercial broiler production and comprehensive animal husbandry practices. Proven ability to manage diverse livestock, including birds, pigs, and fish, with expertise in feed administration, health management, and operational efficiency. Committed to optimizing farm productivity and animal welfare through diligent record-keeping, precise FCR calculations, and adaptable team contributions.

Work Experience

Farm Supervisor

Zartech Farms

Jan 2023 - Present

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Currently oversees commercial broiler production operations, ensuring optimal health, growth, and efficiency for a large-scale poultry farm.

  • Directed over two years of commercial broiler production, optimizing growth cycles and ensuring high-quality output for a large-scale operation.
  • Managed daily farm operations, including feed management, environmental controls, and animal welfare protocols, to maintain productivity standards.
  • Implemented health monitoring and disease prevention strategies, contributing to reduced mortality rates and enhanced animal well-being.

Team Leader

Wonderful Spring Board and Farms

Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Led farm operations, managing diverse livestock, optimizing feed production, and ensuring animal health and productivity.

  • Administered essential medications and provided wound care to livestock, significantly improving recovery rates and overall herd health.
  • Maintained meticulous records of bird health and daily drug intake, ensuring compliance and effective treatment protocols.
  • Documented daily egg production and supervised feed formulation for birds, contributing to efficient resource management and yield optimization.
  • Successfully managed the rearing of juvenile catfish to market size, achieving target growth rates and ensuring product quality.
  • Conducted daily Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) calculations for the broiler department, identifying key areas for enhancing feed efficiency and operational profitability.

Intern Animal Scientist

Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Gained foundational experience in animal production, focusing on swine management, breeding protocols, and animal selection.

  • Executed precise feeding protocols for swine, ensuring optimal nutrition and promoting healthy growth within designated pens.
  • Monitored boars for heat periods and facilitated mating, contributing to successful breeding cycles and herd propagation.
  • Applied principles of animal genetics to select boars with desirable traits, supporting the development of a robust breeding program.

Education

Animal Production and Health

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho

Sep 2015 - Jun 2021

Ogbomosho, Oyo State, NG

Certificates

Graduate Animal Scientist (GAS)

Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)

Jan 2022

Languages

English , Yoruba

Skills

Animal Science & Husbandry

  • Animal Production
  • Livestock Management
  • Broiler Production
  • Swine Management
  • Fish Farming
  • Animal Health
  • Feed Formulation
  • Disease Prevention
  • Breeding Management
  • Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) Analysis
  • Veterinary First Aid
  • Animal Welfare

Farm Operations & Management

  • Farm Supervision
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Record Keeping
  • Inventory Management
  • Farm Equipment Operation
  • Production Optimization

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving

Interests

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Networking
  • Writing