Job Description:
Job Title: Livestock Nutrition Specialist
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Industry: Agriculture & Fisheries
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced and scientifically minded Livestock Nutrition Specialist to join our agricultural consultancy team in Antwerp, Belgium. This role focuses on developing and implementing optimized feeding strategies to enhance livestock health, productivity, and sustainability. The specialist will collaborate with farmers, veterinarians, feed manufacturers, and research institutions to design nutrition programs that align with Belgian, EU, and international livestock welfare and production standards.
Key responsibilities include formulating balanced rations for various livestock species (cattle, swine, poultry, etc.), analyzing feed quality, and providing on-site consultations to evaluate farm nutrition practices. The specialist will conduct feed trials, monitor animal performance data, and adjust diets based on lifecycle stages, production goals, and health status. Duties also involve preparing technical reports, offering training sessions to farmers and staff, and advising on feed procurement and cost-effectiveness. Collaboration with research institutions and suppliers to integrate innovative feed technologies, supplements, and sustainable practices is integral. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to improve livestock productivity and farm profitability in Belgium’s progressive agricultural sector.
