CORNELIUS MATEREKE

Professional Resume

PERSONAL DETAILS

Contact DetailsTelephone: +61402039717

Address: Farm 33 Donald Ross Drive

P.O. Box 17

Darlington Point. NSW 2706

Email: chookvet@yahoo.com.au

Personal StatementI have 10 years’ working experience in the commercial poultry industry. I hold veterinary qualifications which include a Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree (University of Zimbabwe) and a Master of Veterinary Science Degree (Avian Health) from Melbourne University and Diploma in Poultry Husbandry (Barneveld College, Netherlands).

I have worked as a poultry veterinarian and a poultry farm manager and thus have all-round understanding of poultry husbandry, health, welfare and biosecurity practices.

Overview of skills and strengths

Over 10 years’ experience in the commercial poultry industry in Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea and in Australia

A very good understanding of farm biosecurity practices in the poultry industry Hands-on farm management experience with broiler breeder flocks and commercial

table egg flocks Organized and results driven with a strong background in poultry husbandry and

poultry health Demonstrated ability to implement vaccination programs, health programs and animal

welfare procedures Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

RELEVANT EXPERIENCEJune 2011 – Present | Baiada Poultry, Colleambally. NEW SOUTH WALES.

FARM MANAGER Managing the day to day activities of the Broiler Breeder rearing farm including

feeding, feed ordering, watering and feeding equipment maintenance. Providing care and supervision of poultry to maintain health and welfare Maintaining farm hygiene and quarantine procedures Maintaining farm records and reporting on a weekly basis Communicating problems regarding health, welfare and growth of flocks as required to

the Husbandry/Breeder Production Managers Conducting routine farm testing procedures by collecting samples for laboratory

testing as required Ensuring farming procedures are carried out according to company standards

June 2010 – May 2011 | Rainbowvalley Turkeys. St Arnaud, Victoria.

FARM HAND (Artificial Insemination)

Prepared the weekly rosters for artificial insemination teams Day to day feeding management of tom flocks

2007 – 2010 | Nuigini Tablebirds. Lae. Papua New Guinea.

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER Carried out disease investigations on company poultry farms. Managed 15 quality assurance personnel in the Poultry processing, Feed mill, and

Flour mill Directed the documentation of HACCP for the Feed Mill, Processing Plant and

Flourmill. Implemented and enforced quarantine and diseases control procedures on

company poultry farms Assisted the Livestock Manager with training of farm employees on poultry,

husbandry and health

2003 – 2006 | Irvines’ Day Old Chicks, Harare. Zimbabwe

POULTRY VETERINARIAN Carried out post mortems on poultry to diagnose disease and advised farmers on medications

to treat and control disease Provided farmers with advise on poultry production and husbandry practices Carried out farm management audits on company farms and advised farmers on

improvements accordingly

2003 – 2006 | Ministry of Agriculture, Dept of Veterinary Services. Zimbabwe

DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICER Planned and implemented mass vaccinations for rabies, foot and mouth disease,

and anthrax in rural animal populations Initiated laboratory disease investigation by collecting relevant samples for

Brucellosis accreditation schemes and during other disease outbreaks Carried out post mortem examinations for disease diagnosis on farms on client's

demand Prepared disease reports for the director of veterinary services

EDUCATION AND TRAINING1990 – 1995 | University of Zimbabwe, Harare. Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

2002 – 2003 | University of Melbourne, Melbourne. Victoria. Australia

Master of Veterinary Studies (Avian Health)

Additional qualifications and achievements

2001 - Diploma in Poultry Husbandry. Barneveld College. The Netherlands.

Professional Memberships

Australasian Veterinary Poultry Association (AVPA)Australian Veterinary Association (Commercial Poultry Veterinarians)

REFERENCES ‘Available on request’