Livestock Farm Manager

Client of Reap HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 66,960 - 89,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation Provided

Employment Visa

Medical Insurance

Annual Air Ticket

Annual Leave as per UAE Labour Law

Supportive Working Environment

Job summary

Client of Reap HR is seeking an experienced Livestock Farm Manager for a private family farm in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees cattle, goats, sheep and poultry, ensuring animal welfare, efficient operations and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on livestock management, breeding knowledge and practical skills in disease prevention and nutrition. Accommodation and visa support are provided; UAE labour law-compliant benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years managing a mixed livestock farm.
• Strong knowledge of breeding, feeding and animal health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily livestock care for cattle, goats, sheep and poultry.
• Develop feeding and nutrition programs; ensure clean water and balanced diet.
• Monitor animal health; coordinate veterinary visits and vaccinations.
• Manage breeding cycles and records; assist during calving, kidding and lambing.
• Supervise farm staff; assign tasks and maintain hygiene and biosecurity.

Skills

Livestock Management

Animal Husbandry

Leadership

Staff Supervision

Education

Diploma/Degree in Animal Science

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Livestock Farm Manager

Location: Al Rahba, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full‑Time (Contract, 2 Years)

Salary: AED 6,000 – 8,000 per month, depending on experience

Benefits: Accommodation Provided, Employment Visa, Medical Insurance, Annual Air Ticket, Annual Leave as per UAE Labour Law, Supportive Working Environment

Working Schedule: 6 Days per Week, 8–9 Hours per Day

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Livestock Farm Manager/Animal Husbandry Manager to oversee the daily operations of a private family farm in Abu Dhabi. The farm includes cattle, goats, sheep and poultry. The successful candidate will have strong practical experience managing mixed livestock farms while ensuring excellent animal welfare, efficient farm operations and proper supervision of farm staff. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys working directly with animals and possesses solid knowledge of breeding, feeding, disease prevention and livestock management.

Key Responsibilities

• Livestock Management
  • Manage the daily care of cattle, goats, sheep and poultry.
  • Develop and monitor feeding and nutrition programs.
  • Ensure animals receive clean water and balanced nutrition.
  • Monitor body condition and productivity.
  • Plan seasonal livestock management activities.
• Animal Health
  • Monitor animal health daily.
  • Identify signs of illness or injury.
  • Coordinate veterinary visits.
  • Manage vaccination schedules.
  • Implement deworming programmes.
  • Administer medications where appropriate.
  • Isolate sick animals when required.
• Breeding Management
  • Monitor breeding cycles.
  • Identify signs of heat.
  • Coordinate natural mating or artificial insemination where applicable.
  • Maintain breeding records.
  • Monitor pregnancy.
  • Assist during calving, kidding and lambing.
  • Ensure proper newborn care.
• Record Keeping
  • Maintain accurate records of livestock inventory, births and deaths, vaccinations, treatments, breeding, feed consumption, production and veterinary reports.
• Farm Operations
  • Supervise livestock attendants and farm workers.
  • Assign daily tasks.
  • Ensure proper cleaning of animal housing.
  • Maintain hygiene and biosecurity standards.
  • Monitor feed inventory.
  • Coordinate feed purchasing.
  • Inspect fences, water systems and animal shelters.
  • Report maintenance requirements.
• Animal Welfare
  • Ensure humane treatment of all livestock.
  • Maintain clean and stress‑free housing conditions.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies.
  • Implement disease prevention measures.

Requirements

Education: Diploma or Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Technology, or related field is preferred. Practical experience is more important than formal qualifications.

Experience: Minimum 5 years managing a mixed livestock farm. Experience with cattle, goats, sheep and poultry. Experience on private farms or dairy farms is highly preferred. Practical knowledge of breeding, feeding, vaccination and animal health.

Skills

• Livestock Management
• Dairy & Beef Cattle Management
• Goat Farming
• Sheep Farming
• Poultry Management
• Feeding & Nutrition
• Disease Identification
• Vaccination Programs
• Deworming
• Animal Welfare
• Farm Operations
• Staff Supervision
• Record Keeping
• Biosecurity
• Farm Maintenance
• Veterinary Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Leadership

Preferred Candidate

• Male
• Immediate joiners preferred
• UAE experience is an advantage
• Overseas candidates are welcome
• Physically fit and comfortable working on a livestock farm
• Strong communication and leadership skills