International Diploma Poultry Husbandry And Animal Feed

Introduction

Poultry is the most commonly kept livestock in rural areas. Its importance is further emphasised by its production potential and the increasing demand for poultry products. These favourable prospects for poultry production are accompanied by some constraints, so without skills and a sound knowledge of the various aspects of poultry development, the rural population cannot sufficiently exploit the potential profits. Animal feed is commonly one of the most important constraints, as it may be in short supply, to expensive and/or of substandard quality.

For whom it is intended

Extension officers, teachers and instructors in
animal production (and for managers) in the field
of the husbandry of poultry and compound feed
production.

Your final destination

As a result of the training the participant is able to:
• Manage, supervise or guide poultry production
from semi scavenging systems to intermediate
scale, intensive poultry farming methods;
• Appreciate the relevance of local poultry
farmers’ knowledge, experience and practicesand create awareness of sustainable production
concepts and methods;
• Identify, recognise and analyse opportunities
and problems, taking into account constraints
and utilise possibilities concerning poultry
husbandry and the use of local feed-stuffs;
• Co-operate with others of various disciplines
in planning, designing and implementing projects
in the field of poultry husbandry and animal
feed production;
• Transfer relevant knowledge, skills and technology
concepts to small and intermediate scale
poultry farmers and ditto animal feed producing
units;
• Tackle more efficiently the problems with
regard to optimum utilisation of locally available
feed-stuffs, which are unsuitable for
human consumption.

Content of training/course

Compulsory modules, including theoretical and
practical subjects related to;
• Farm management economics and marketing
aspects;
• Genetics and breeding;
• Health, hygiene and pathology;
• Housing and equipment;
• Management topics;
• Nutrition;
• Eggs and hatching process;
• Animal feed, including:
+ Nutritional aspects: general and applied
nutrition; ration formulation for different
species of animals; quality of feedstuffs;
utilisation of waste and by-products; preparation
of compound feeds; storage; quality
control and food safety.
+ Technical aspects: feed-mill operation;
receipt of ingredients; transport systems;
storage; cleaning; drying; blending; grinding;
mixing; weighing; delivery systems;
maintenance; safety; plant design; technical
drawings and diagrams.
+ Organisational aspects: feed production
objectives; cost-price calculation; budgeting;
labour management; production planning
and recording; (co-operative) business
organisations and their financial reports.
• Applied management in the farm facilities of
the institute;
• Compilation of several reports and a pilot
project.
Optional modules (in order to qualify for the
Diploma the optional modules should add up to
120 study-load hours):
• Poultry husbandry technology;
• Manure and waste utilisation;
• Training and extension;
• Food safety;
• Feed formulation;
• Other species.

Methods:
‘Learning by Doing’
• Theory classes;
• Practicals and demonstrations in the PTC+
farms and facilities;
• Applied management, including writing reports;
• Individual design of a pilot project proposal
which can be implemented at home;
• Technical field trips.
Examination methods
• Written tests;
• Assessment of practical work in the PTC+ farms
and facilities;
• Presentations;
• Assessment of reports.

Preliminary training required

• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural
Science with a major in Animal Production, or
equivalent qualification from a recognised
institute;
• At least three years experience in poultry husbandry
or closely related subjects and relevant
and demonstrable experience in the field of
animal nutrition and animal feed production;
• Competence in the English language;
• Willingness to perform manual work during
the course and particularly during applied
management;
• Age preferably between 25 and 45 years.

Duration of study, minimum number of participants and prices

Fees: € 21,500.00
Course fee is including full board and lodging and
excluding international travel expenses and out
of pocket expenses.

Date, location and route description

24 August 2009 - 27 May 2010
23 August 2010 - 27 May 2011

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