Ephantus Kariuki

Results-driven Veterinarian and Farm Manager with a BSc in Animal Health and Production from Kenyatta University (2024). Over two years of hands-on veterinary and production leadership at Raptor Farm, Lanet, where I delivered critical animal health interventions that slashed mortality rates by more than 40% while boosting overall livestock output by 40%. Proven expertise in livestock diagnostics, treatment protocols, biosecurity, nutrition optimization, and commercial farm operations.

Currently driving production gains as Veterinarian Consultant & Production Manager at Njokamer Feed. Seeking senior veterinary or farm management roles where I can continue delivering measurable improvements in animal welfare and productivity.

Animal health Consultant & Production Manager at Njokamer Feeds (2026-01 – Present)

• Provide on-site veterinary consultancy and production oversight for commercial feed operations, optimizing animal nutrition and health programmed that have driven ≈50% production increase.
• Provide veterinary insight in management of the company's layers farm, providing diagnosis and treatment plans as well as vaccinations to the farm.
• Advise clients on feed formulation, disease prevention, and herd management, translating veterinary science into practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor livestock performance metrics and implement corrective interventions to maintain high welfare and productivity standards.

Veterinarian & Farm Manager at Raptor Farm, Lanet (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Mixed animal farm with a special focus on doper and red maasai sheep breeding.

• Delivered full-spectrum veterinary care to sheep, goats, pigs, cattle and other livestock, including disease diagnosis, emergency treatment, vaccination programmes, and parasite control, achieving >40% reduction in mortality across kids, lambs, and adult stock.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive health and nutrition protocols that directly increased farm-wide production output by over 40%, transforming operational efficiency and profitability.
• Managed daily farm operations for a commercial livestock unit, overseeing breeding cycles, feed formulation, biosecurity measures, and staff training while maintaining strict compliance with Kenyan veterinary standards.
• Conducted regular herd health assessments and client advisory sessions, building a reputation for practical, evidence-based solutions that improved farmer outcomes and reduced disease recurrence.
• Led mortality and production data tracking, generating reports that informed strategic decisions and supported sustainable farming practices.

Agrovet Attendant & Consultant at Mkulima Bora Agrovet (2024-08 – 2024-12)

• Offered day-to-day veterinary and agronomic support to smallholder farmers, including product recommendations, disease diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Built strong client relationships through technical consultancy, contributing to improved farm productivity and repeat business.

Agrovet Attendant & Consultant at Mang'u Farmers Agrovet (2024-04 – 2024-07)

Provided daily service on veterinary and agronomic advisory to farmers on matters animal health and production management as well as fodder production. Paid visits to farmer while getting involved in animal health service provisions to our clients. I gained social interpersonal skill from the experience as well as developing animal handling abilities.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production – Kenyatta University (2020 – 2024)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Othaya Boys High School