RAJA LANGESHWARAN
Dairy Farm Manager
Seadown, Timaru, NZ.About
Highly dedicated and experienced Dairy Farm Manager with 13+ years of progressive experience, including 7 years in New Zealand and 6 years internationally, specializing in large-scale dairy operations. Proven expertise in pasture management, feed planning, animal health, and calf rearing, coupled with strong leadership in team management, farm machinery operation, and meticulous record-keeping. Seeking to leverage comprehensive operational and leadership skills to drive productivity and herd welfare in a challenging farm management role.
Work
Dairy Holdings Ltd
|Assistant Farm Manager
Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
→
Summary
Currently directs daily farm operations and staff coordination, ensuring efficient and productive dairy farming practices for a large-scale herd.
Highlights
Directed daily operations for a 1250-cow dairy farm, optimizing workflows and coordinating a team of staff to consistently achieve milk production targets.
Developed and implemented strategic feed planning using tractors and feed-out wagons, resulting in optimized nutrition and a sustained increase in milk yield per cow.
Managed comprehensive hoof trimming and lameness prevention programs, reducing herd lameness incidence by an estimated 15% and improving overall animal welfare.
Supervised calf rearing and young stock care, achieving above-average growth rates and maintaining a calf mortality rate below industry benchmarks.
Trained and mentored 5+ farm staff members, improving operational efficiency and compliance with animal welfare standards across all dairy activities.
Maintained meticulous record-keeping for herd health, production, and operational data, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Optimized barn farming and indoor dairy systems, enhancing cow comfort and boosting productivity through precise environmental control and feeding schedule adjustments.
Ben Eason Ltd
|Senior Farm Assistant
Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
→
Summary
Supported dairy farm operations and herd management, focusing on milking, animal health, and efficient machinery operation.
Highlights
Milked a herd of 1250 cows daily using advanced rotary systems equipped with Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) and Protrack, ensuring efficient and high-volume milk production.
Executed daily animal health checks, managed strategic pasture rotation across 500+ acres, and maintained efficient effluent systems, contributing to herd welfare and environmental compliance.
Operated and maintained a diverse fleet of farm machinery, including tractors and feed-out wagons, ensuring seamless execution of feeding and operational tasks.
Al Nakheel Dairy Farm - Almarai Company
|Farm Technician & Stockman
Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
→
Summary
Managed diverse responsibilities across milking, feeding, animal treatments, and breeding within a large-scale international dairy operation.
Highlights
Performed daily milking operations and feeding schedules for large dairy herds, contributing to consistent milk production.
Administered a range of animal treatments and actively supported breeding programs, contributing to a 90%+ success rate in herd reproductive cycles.
Collaborated in the comprehensive herd health program, implementing preventative measures that reduced disease incidence and enhanced overall animal welfare.
Operated heavy farm machinery, including loaders and tractors, for efficient feeding, waste management, and field preparation across a large-scale international dairy farm.
Education
Kathiresan College
→
Bachelor's Degree
General Studies
Languages
English
Arabic
Tamil
Sinhala
Skills
Milking Operations
Large-scale Rotary Systems, Herringbone Systems, Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs), Protrack.
Animal Health & Welfare
Hoof Trimming, Lameness Detection & Management, Calf Rearing & Management, Post-natal Cow Care, Artificial Insemination & Heat Detection, Mastitis Control & Milk Quality, Calf Treatment & Colostrum Management, Animal Health & Herd Management, Zoonotic Disease Awareness.
Farm Management
Pasture Management, Feeding Management, Feed Planning, Effluent Management, Record Keeping & Reporting, Barn Farming Operations, Staff Training & Supervision, Daily Operations Management.
Machinery Operation
Tractor Driving, Loader Operation, Volvo Loader Operation, Feed-out Wagons.
Compliance & Safety
EMS & Chemical Handling, Regulatory Compliance.