Director of Livestock Services
Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan
Director of Livestock & Veterinary Services
Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan is a veterinary surgeon and animal production specialist with 15 years of experience in livestock systems across northern Nigeria and the Sahel. She leads our livestock and poultry practice, advising commercial ranches, integrated poultry businesses, and dairy operations on health management, breed improvement, and biosafety compliance.
Work With Dr.Notable Projects
Kaduna Poultry Integration Programme
1.2M Broilers Annually at 96% Survival RateIntroduced automated ventilation, nipple drinkers, and a weekly disease-reporting system, cutting mortality from 18% to under 4%.
Cross River Cattle Ranch Revitalisation
Herd Doubled; EU Export Certification SecuredRehabilitated a 6,000-hectare ranch, introduced Boran × Friesian crossbreeds, and obtained EU-standard export health certificates within 18 months.
Education
- Ph.D. Animal Production & Health, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Certifications
- Registered Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Council of Nigeria
- WOAH (OIE) Listed Veterinary Expert — Avian Influenza
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Auditor
Service Areas
Livestock & PoultryAgro-Processing & Value AdditionAgribusiness Advisory
Recognition
- Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association: Young Veterinarian of the Year
- Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Exploration Grantee — Poultry Health
- USAID MARKETS II Lead Livestock Specialist