Muhammad Rashid Ishaq

Lead livestock operations for a large-scale dairy enterprise managing 10,000+ Holstein-Friesian cattle, reporting directly to the Senior Deputy General Manager. Accountable for SOP compliance, KPI achievement, corporate goal alignment, team development, operational efficiency, and performance improvement. Key Contributions & Achievements: • Directed breeding programs for cows and heifers, delivering a 12% increase in conception rate and a 30-day reduction in calving interval. • Oversaw transition cow programs (dry-off, close-up, calving), reducing post-partum disorders including milk fever, ketosis, displaced abomasum, retained foetal membranes, metritis, and calf mortality. • Implemented herd-wide biosecurity, vaccination, and treatment protocols, cutting disease incidence across the herd — mastitis by 5%, SCC by 17%, lameness by 7%, and pneumonia/diarrhea by 5%. • Leveraged DairyComp 305 and DairyPlan software for herd monitoring, performance reporting, and predictive analytics — driving faster and more informed decision-making. • Developed, audited, and enforced SOPs, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous operational improvement. • Established and tracked KPIs for productivity, reproduction, and herd health, aligning cross-functional teams with operational objectives and long-term business growth.

Supported the management of a 5,000-head Holstein-Friesian herd, with a strong focus on nutrition, herd health, reproduction, heifer rearing, and farm data management systems. Key Contributions & Achievements: • Led herd health, breeding, transition, and heifer rearing programs, improving reproductive efficiency, herd growth, and overall productivity. • Directed vaccination, disease control, and biosecurity initiatives, safeguarding herd welfare and reducing health risks. • Implemented advanced reporting and performance tracking with DairyComp 305, strengthening analytics and data-driven decision-making. • Played a pivotal role in herd expansion from 5,000 to 10,000 animals, ensuring seamless continuity of SOPs, KPIs, and operational standards.

Managed daily operations of a 3,000-head Holstein-Friesian herd, laying the foundation for the company’s large-scale expansion and operational excellence. Key Contributions & Achievements: • Supervised and executed herd programs including nutrition, health, breeding, heifer rearing, and transition management — ensuring herd growth, productivity, and welfare. • Led breeding operations, overseeing hormone protocols, heat detection, artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis to optimize reproductive performance. • Delivered veterinary care and performed surgical procedures, upholding high standards of animal health and welfare. • Trained and mentored staff in herd management protocols, developing baseline SOPs later scaled across the enterprise. • Established and achieved KPIs for herd health, reproduction, and productivity, driving measurable performance improvements. • Contributed to herd expansion and operational growth, helping position Interloop as one of Pakistan’s leading dairy enterprises.

Reported to the Herd Manager; accountable for planning and executing daily herd operations with a focus on animal health, welfare, and productivity. Key Contributions: • Oversaw housing, welfare, and daily management of a 2,000-head dairy herd, ensuring optimal living conditions to support herd health and productivity. • Implemented structured rearing programs for 800 female calves annually, strengthening replacement stock and enhancing herd genetics. • Delivered daily diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care for sick-pen animals, addressing conditions such as mastitis, lameness, RFM, metritis, ketosis, milk fever, LDA, pneumonia, and diarrhea — reducing morbidity and safeguarding milk yield. • Performed surgical procedures (e.g., C-sections, LDA corrections), ensuring timely intervention and successful recovery. • Directed transition cow programs (dry-off, close-up, calving) to minimize post-partum complications, improve reproductive efficiency, and enhance herd performance. • Managed calving and complex dystocia cases for 1,000+ animals annually, ensuring safe deliveries and improved survival rates. • Executed comprehensive herd vaccination programs, strengthening disease prevention and long-term herd health.