Module Breeding, health and fertility management

Introduction

Due to the increasing world population, urbanisation and changing dietary habits the demand for milk and milk products is increasing
rapidly, particularly in developing countries. As a result many (developing) countries are stimulating the development of their dairy sector. Dairy development is however a complex issue. At farm level the breeding of good quality dairy cows, health and fertility management are often bottlenecks to operating a successful dairy enterprise. This course provides the tools for dairy farm managers to effectively manage the breeding of dairy cows, the prevention and treatment of diseases, and herd fertility in an optimal way in accordance with the latest developments.

For whom it is intended

Middle level and managerial staff of large scale dairy farms; either private, co-operatives or government owned, staff of training institutes (dairy farm management) and staff of advisory services dealing with all management aspects of large scale dairy farms.

Your final destination

This course provides the participants with the latest information on breeding plans, prevention and treatment of diseases, and fertility management which will enable them to improve the technical performance on their own farm.

Content of training/course

Breed comparison, judging of conformation and genetic potential of dairy cows, selection criteria for cows and breeding bulls, making a breeding plan. 'Management related prevention and control of illness and disease' door: 'Prevention and control of management related diseases'. This part of the course includes mastitis control programs, prevention and treatment of hoof problems, prevention and treatment of parasites, etc. Fertility management includes herd recording, heat detection, artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis.

Methods:
All training is based on the concept of “learning by doing”. Because of this concept the group size is kept small, with a maximum of 8 participants. Each participant has the opportunity to study and practise different concepts and techniques for which ample time will be made available. The PTC+ teaching staff will discuss intensively with the students how to apply what they have learned in their own situation. This approach ensures that participants will obtain an impressive amount of knowledge and skills relevant to their own working situation. Course assignments in which participants have to analyse and compare their home situations with each other, plus excursions to dairy farms and dairy farm related institutions complete the course. The dairy farm of PTC+ Oenkerk is the main training tool for the participants.

Preliminary training required

• An agricultural education or training
• Relevant experience
• Competence in the English language
• Willingness to do practicals in a working situation

Duration of study, minimum number of participants and prices

The total course fees for the Module Breeding, Health and Fertility Management are € 1,205.-
Fees exclude international travel expenses and out of pocket expenses.

Accomodation is available at PTC+. Our on-site hostel offers single rooms with kitchen facilities and a meal allowance of € 11.50/day. Total costs for accomodation € 721.-

It is also possible to combine this course with the training modules "Fodder production, nutrition and feeding systems" and "Dairy farm economics, record keeping and analysis". The total course fee for the three courses combined will be € 3,325.-

Date, location and route description

From 26 September through 7 October 2011.

For organisations who want to train their personnel, customers or others it is also possible to organize this course on request. In that case we have the possibilities to adapt the programme to your special wishes.

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Oenkerk

Would you like to learn more about this training/course?

For more information regarding PTC+ contact us at:
PTC+,
P.O. Box 64,
3770 AB Barneveld,
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)342 40 69 50
F +31 (0)342 40 69 69
E internationaloffice@ptcplus.com