FRANK AWUNI
AGRICULTURALISTS
EMSBÜREN
Summary
To develop skills and gain hands-on experience in livestock management, animal care, and farm operations. The internship will enhance my industry-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and practical skills, enabling me to apply innovative and sustainable practices to improve livestock productivity in Ghana upon my return
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Skilled Animal Care Manager
Wobbe Holsteins
10.2025 - Current
- Built strong relationships with local veterinarians to ensure timely and appropriate medical care for all animals.
- Managed inventory of food, supplies, and medications to maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing costs.
- Streamlined operations, conducting regular evaluations of facility maintenance and sanitation practices.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback that encouraged professional growth within the team.
- Improved animal care standards by implementing new protocols and procedures for daily tasks.
Poultry Farm Manager
Afeike Farms
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Observe poultry for signs of illness or distress, report issues to senior management, and assist with basic health checks.
- Oversee feeding schedules, ensure birds receive appropriate nutrition, and maintain proper feed storage.
- Maintain cleanliness in poultry houses, water systems, and feeding equipment to uphold biosecurity standards.
- Adhere to biosecurity protocols to minimize disease risks and prevent contamination across the farm.
Cattle Farm Consultant/Manager
Flourishing Farms Limited
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in daily Feeding and milking of cow
- Feeding calves with colostrum and milk re-placer
- Assisted in Cleaning Barns
- Assisted in Cleaning water toughs
- Repairing and maintaining farm equipment
- Observed cow behavior and reported signs of illness.
- Developed and monitored breeding programs, tracked cow reproduction cycles
- Maintained clean housing, and feeding areas to ensure biosecurity and hygiene.
Extension Officer, National Service
Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Livestock Division
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in vaccination campaigns, deworming programs, and disease surveillance specifically targeting cattle to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Conducted routine inspections on cattle farms to assess herd health, milk production and management practices.
- Promoted improved feeding strategies on silage use and balanced rations as well as breeding techniques to enhance productivity
- Educated cattle farmers on farm sanitation, waste management, and preventive measures to reduce disease risk.
Education
BSc - Agriculture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2024
Skills
Farm Management and Record-Keeping
Driving License
- Yes
- Please indicate category of Driver’s License: AB
Education Level
Masters
What internship are you applying for
- Dairy Production
- Pig production
- Poultry production
Main knowledge (subjects) and skills gained from the studies that is relevant for your internship
- Animal nutrition for optimal milk production
- Dairy herd management (breeding, milking procedures, disease prevention)
- Farm records management for tracking production and herd health
- Knowledge of pig growth and nutrition for efficient feeding practices
- Hatchery management and breed selection for high-yield production
- Disease control and biosecurity measures in poultry farming
- Skills in organic and sustainable crop production
- Hands-on experience in animal husbandry, crop production, and farm management.
Timeline
Skilled Animal Care Manager
Wobbe Holsteins
10.2025 - Current
Poultry Farm Manager
Afeike Farms
09.2022 - 01.2025
Cattle Farm Consultant/Manager
Flourishing Farms Limited
10.2021 - 08.2022
Extension Officer, National Service
Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Livestock Division
09.2020 - 08.2021
BSc - Agriculture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology