
A qualified veterinarian with eligibility for MRCVS registration and a solid academic background in farm animal health, food hygiene, and animal welfare. Gained hands-on experience during university internships with a focus on farm animal management, breeding systems, and meat hygiene protocols. Completed 8 months in a companion animal clinic, strengthening my animal handling, hygiene, and communication skills. Now fully committed to continue my career as an Official Veterinarian in the UK meat industry, where I can contribute to public health and food safety while undergoing formal OV training.
- Identification of animal species (cattle, sheep, goat) and productive aspects of specific breeds.
-Feeding and feed management: Ration preparation, dry matter calculation and energy-protein balance. Grazing management: identification and use of forage, silage and concentrate feeds. Shelter and Hygiene Practices: Shelter design (ventilation, cleaning and disinfection procedures, bedding, removal of manure).
-Reproduction and breeding management: Heat signs, artificial insemination, pregnancy monitoring and pre-birth preparation, initial care procedures for offspring.
- Routine health checks: assessment of animals unable to stand (lameness, mastitis, etc.). Vaccinations and antiparasitic treatments.
-Recording and herd management: Ear tags, birth records, health status and productivity of individual animals.
Antemortem and postmortem examinations of animals destined for slaughter. Identification of diseased animals regarding zoonoses and contagioses, and determining the overall welfare of animals in the herd.
Isolation and quarantine procedures for livestock, and necessary conditions.
Animal diagnostics