Lucas Gonzalez

About Lucas Gonzalez

Professional Summary As grandson of cow-calf and dual-purpose sheep farmers, I am passionate about animal husbandry with strong work ethics. After graduating as an agronomist, I milked 40 mid-lactation Holstein cows on a 4-aside Herringbone platform during 6 weeks. I led a team that increased by 25% the gain-to-feed of feedlot-finished steers by adopting a management protocol and adjusting diet formulation. I am seeking a short-term position in dairy farming to pursue my long-standing interest in milking and apply my willingness to learn in a challenging role in the dairy industry. Education Doctor in Animal Science, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires City, Argentina (2019 - current; thesis under review) Agricultural Engineer / B Ag Sc, National Southern University, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (2011 - 2016) Relevant Training - Pampa International Rural Leaders – Dairy Farming New Zealand, New Zealand (2025). Topics included: calving season, principles of mating, pasture management, spring and autumn rotational planning, animal nutrition and diet formulation, milk quality, milking at Herringbone and Rotary platforms, mastitis and metritis detection and treatment, calf and heifer rearing, winter crops management, metabolic diseases treatment, and technical vocabulary used in New Zealand farming. - IELTS Academic Overall Band Score: 7.5 (Listening: 8.5, Reading: 8.5, Writing: 6.5, Speaking: 6.0), CEFR Level C1 (April 2025) E lgonzalezmeier@gmail.com