INTRODUCTION
The livestock sector has a great need for highly educated farm successors, advisors and managers who have an affinity with the agricultural sector. There has been rapid global expansion of production and consumption of animal products which is expected to continue to grow. While traditional livestock systems contribute to the livelihoods of 70% of the world's rural poor, increasingly the emerging large-scale operations with sophisticated technology and international trade cater for the rapidly growing markets for meat, milk and eggs. This course is ideal for participants who are seeking a career in the industries that support domestic animals but also allows them to specialize in Dairy, Beef Cattle, Swine, Sheep, and Companion Animals. Upon completion of this course participants will have a vast knowledge basis of not only animal production (behavior, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, health), but also will have looked into the business of animal production.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Livestock Facilities Specialists; Production Technicians; Livestock Nutrition Specialists; Cattle Farmhands; Veterinarian Beef Technicians; Dairy Herd Managers; Technical staff in the agriculture sector; policymakers; scientists; private sector professionals and programme / project managers .
Course Level:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants of the course will update and strengthen their knowledge, insight and skills on:
- Technical skills (hands-on) and the theoretical background of livestock management procedures;
- Delivery of services to practitioners engaged in livestock management and for those actively working in production of livestock,
- Caring for the health of any type of animal and understand the scope of services offered by animal care services, including in veterinary practices;
- The role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets;
- Animal breeding programs using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs;
- Foundational knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding the care and management of animals;
- Appropriate procedures to manage grazing animals.
Course Outline
- Pest biology and identification
- Health and nutrition of farm animals
- Equine production and management and Equine Behaviour
- Management and production of beef, sheep, and goats or management and production of poultry and swine
- Farm and equipment safety
- Soils and soil fertility
- Ruminant animal health
- Forage crop production
- Dairy production and management
- Agricultural Marketing
- Farm Management
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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