Livestock Husbandry Officer

About the role

The Livestock Husbandry Officer will lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of livestock production systems in Oman. The role focuses on animal nutrition, fodder production, herd health, milk and meat output, animal welfare and overall farm productivity, supporting climate‑resilient and sustainable livestock development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for cattle, camel and small ruminant production, tracking growth, mortality, reproduction, milk yield and meat efficiency.
• Formulate balanced, cost‑effective rations and introduce climate‑smart feed resources and conservation techniques such as silage, hay and hydroponics.
• Assess fodder availability and develop sustainable production plans for crops like Rhodes grass, alfalfa, sorghum, maize silage.
• Collaborate with veterinary teams to implement disease prevention, vaccination, bio‑security measures and improve dairy and meat quality.
• Maintain livestock production databases, analyse performance indicators and prepare technical and progress reports.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with government agencies, private sector, financial institutions and development partners.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy or related field.
• Proven experience in livestock production management in arid or semi‑arid environments.
• Strong understanding of animal nutrition, fodder production and bio‑security standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Livestock production management
• Feed formulation and nutrition planning
• Fodder production and conservation techniques
• Animal health management and bio‑security