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**Majara Dairy Farm (MDF)** operates from village Majara on Ludhiana / Sangrur district borders, about 8 km from Mandi Ahmedgarh.

With approximately 2600 livestock MDF is the largest dairy farm operator in Punjab and one of the largest in India.

MDF started operations in 2009 with the prime objective of producing the cleanest milk possible from a disease free herd whilst developing relations with farmers for cultivation of animal fodder.

MDF is also one of the biggest breeders of Holstein stock in India with over 1,000 calvings projected for 2024.

MDF aims to achieve accelerated genetic advertisement of its herd through the use sexed semen and embryo transfer technology.

At the time of inception the management of MDF were confident that within a decade or so there would be more than 100 similar farms in India. Unfortunately, that has not been the case and most large farms that have been set-up in the last 2 decades have either closed or are closing.

MDF management still subscribes to the same industry vision and aims to acts as a catalyst for large farm set-up and growth in India.

MDF is seeking an experienced Farm Manager who can take nodal responsibility for all aspects of dairy farm operations.

**Position Description**

The Veterinary Officer will report to the Farm Manager. The position will nurture relationships with prospective talent and manage relationships along with ensuring smooth financial and operations for the company.

**Herd management**:

- Manage calving and deliver difficult calvings
- Manage young stock program
- Review progress with heifer grower
- Walk through the barns observing cows and facilities
- Coordinate cattle handling and movement
- Handle cows in a calm, professional manner

**Young stock management**:

- Monitor health and growth of new calves
- Interact with calf grower
- Identify, move, group and treat heifers
- Feed and care for new calves including all prescribed health procedures
- Measure growth and maintain records
- Dehorn calves
- Wean calves

**Reproduction management**
- Record cow identification and heat signs displayed.
- Identify cows in heat
- Record important breading information
- Evaluate reproductive records
- Recognize obvious reproductive disorders
- Administer hormones for reproductive programs
- Assist in herd checks
- Prepare frozen semen for insemination
- Breed/inseminate cows
- Handle and store semen
- Administer pregnancy checks

**Milking management**
- Identify an inflamed udder
- Access and enter information in record systems (milk journal)
- Identify oedema in cows after freshening

**Education**:
UG - BVSC - Veterinary Science
PG - MVSC - Veterinary Science

**Experience**:
Junior Veterinary Officer - Freshers can be considered although experience would be preferred.

Senior Veterinary officer - Minimum 5 years relevant work experience

**Remuneration**

MDF will reward the successful applicant with an attractive package that will reflect well when compared with similar roles in India.

**Application**

We look forward to hearing from you.

**Disclosure**

MDF is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis sex, sexual orientation, caste, religion, language or culture. Applicants with strong biases on such matters need not apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,717.24 - ₹105,147.25 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotational shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 16/05/2024