Animal Production Basics
Livestock keeping and crop production can coexist very well. Both aspects can be used in an integrated approach to establish a closed nutrient management cycle – an essential principle of organic farming. Moreover, the selling of fresh meat, fish, milk, and honey can increase the household income for small-scale farmers significantly. The course gives an introduction to animal health, feeding, housing, and general production.
Livestock keeping and crop production can coexist very well. Both aspects can be used in an integrated approach to establish a closed nutrient management cycle – an essential principle of organic farming. Moreover, the selling of fresh meat, fish, milk, and honey can increase the household income for small-scale farmers significantly. The course gives an introduction to animal health, feeding, housing, and general production.
Skills You Will Acquire
To run a livestock enterprise successfully, good management practices are needed. This year we have two courses with a specific focus: Course One (AP I), with an introduction to poultry, piggery, and fish farming, and Course Two (AP II), with an introduction to dairy and beekeeping. Every course will have a basic introduction with training on…
- Animal Health
- Medicinal plants for various animal diseases and vaccinations
- Control of ticks in livestock using natural remedies
- Animal housing
- Livestock feeding (ruminants & non-ruminants)
- Hydroponics
- Silage preparation
Course Objectives
After participating in these courses, participants should be able to…
- hold healthy animals and feed them appropriately.
- increase their household income through dairy production, beekeeping, poultry, piggery, and/or fish farming.
- increase farm productivity through the integration of farm animals and the recycling of nutrients.
Courses 2024
- 15th July – 19th July 2024 — Course ID: AP I 005 (Introduction to poultry, piggery, and fish farming)
- 16th September - 20th September 2024 — Course ID: AP II 007 (Introduction to diary and beekeeping)
Please note that our training schedule is subject to change due to variable course attendance. To confirm the course dates contact us as indicated below.
Training Fee: TZS 350,000 per participant
(NOTE: everything else is the same as in the first course)
Application Form
Register now for our training courses and gain valuable skills in sustainable agriculture! Simply fill out the form below with your contact information, course selection, and preferred date. Payment options available upon registration.
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