International Diploma Poultry Husbandry

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.

For whom it is intended

Extension officers, teachers and instructors in animal production and managers in the field of the husbandry of poultry.

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 intensive, intermediate scale poultry farming methods;

· Appreciate the relevance of local poultry farmers' knowledge, experience and practices and 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;

· Co-operate with others of various disciplines in planning, designing and implementing projects in the field of poultry husbandry;

· Transfer relevant knowledge, skills and technology concepts to small and intermediate scale poultry farmers.

Content of training/course

Contents
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;

· Applied management in the PTC+ farm facilities;

· Compilation of several reports and a pilot project.

Optional modules (in order to qualify for the Diploma the optional modules should add up to 480 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.

The final exam

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;

· 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

23 August 2010 through 25 February 2011

Fees: € 14,500.00

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 through 26 February 2010
23 August 2010 through 25 February 2011

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