Animal Nutritionist

About the role

The Animal Nutritionist will lead the development and optimisation of feed formulations for poultry, breeders and fish at Lohachy Farms. You will work closely with production and quality teams to ensure high‑performance diets that boost growth, egg output and overall animal health.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise feed formulations for broilers, layers, breeders and fish.
• Analyse diets and rations to maximise growth, egg productivity and livestock health.
• Expand existing feed product ranges and create new formulations.
• Monitor FCR, ADWG, egg production trends and flock uniformity, adjusting formulations as needed.
• Rationalise manufacturing techniques to maximise profit per bag.
• Ensure production meets quality standards, KPIs and bio‑security protocols.
• Implement good housekeeping and bio‑security measures in the feed mill and warehouse.
• Oversee proactive maintenance of feed‑mill machinery and production systems.
• Verify inventory accuracy and maintain comprehensive feed‑quality documentation.
• Document formulations and research results accurately.
• Coach and train staff on nutrition formulation, milling and precise measurements.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports for management.

Required profile

• Minimum B.Sc. degree.
• 3‑5 years (36 months) of experience in animal nutrition or feed formulation.
• Strong understanding of the scientific basis of nutrition.
• Experience analysing data and writing technical reports.
• Ability to formulate ideas clearly and communicate them effectively.
• Business‑management, time‑management and personal‑development skills.
• Drive, perseverance and dedication.

Required skills

• Feed formulation
• Data analysis
• IT proficiency