Dairy Farming
The course is designed to guide you to a better understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming. It is aimed at providing practicing and potential dairy producers with sufficient information and knowledge for dairy farming as a business.
This course is for
- Dairy farmers
- Students and interns
- Dairy farm staff
- Those who aspire to venture into dairy farming
- Dairy advisors
What You will learn
- The basic essential knowledge on starting or growing your dairy farm.
- The proper management practices and tasks for maximum production.
- How to keep your herd productive and healthy (breeding, nutrition, housing, pest, and disease management).
- How to rear your dairy animals at different stages (calf, heifer, lactating, dry).
- Record-keeping.
- Secrets to maximize profits at the farm.
Learning Requirements
To earn a certificate, participants must complete all the modules and submit their assignments by the stated deadlines.
What will be covered
Lesson 1: ORIENTATION AND INTRODUCTION TO DAIRY FARMING
Lesson 2: CALF AND HEIFER REARING
Lesson 3: BREEDING AND FERTILITY MANAGEMENT
Lesson 4: MILKING AND UDDER HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lesson 5: DAIRY HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lesson 6: NUTRITION MANAGEMENT AND FEEDING PRINCIPLES
Lesson 7: PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND CONSERVATION
Lesson 8: DAIRY ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
We will give you
- World-class facilities and professional entrepreneurial facilitators.
- World-class facilities and professional entrepreneurial facilitators.
- Edge-of-your seat and interactive online learning.
- Tailor-made/case-based, blended learning content.
Class Information
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Class Size
21 studentss -
Coures Duration
25 hours
