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Goldi, a division of Astral Operations Limited has this opportunity for an Animal Health Technician.

The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Veterinary team with the execution of their functions on a daily basis.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• SAVC recognized Animal Health Technician qualification
• SAVC registered

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Health Management Practices
  • Recognise disease manifestation in poultry.
  • Evaluate husbandry and bio-security practices aimed at preventing disease in poultry.
  • Understand and recognize abnormal Poultry behaviour.
  • Understand medicine best practices.
  • Evaluate the administration of vaccines to poultry.
  • Monitor the storage conditions of vaccines to prevent a loss in efficacy and ensure that these are maintained in transit on the poultry farms.
  • Sampling of poultry for bacterial and viral diseases.
  • Routine bio-security and welfare audits on production sites.
• Poultry Production
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the national and local legislations that impact on poultry production.
  • Understand the mechanisms of body temperature regulation by young and adult poultry.
  • Understand the principles for ventilating poultry buildings

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