Module Forage production, Feeding and Feeding systems

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. The main constraint for an increase in milk production lies in the supply of quality forages and the adequate adjustment of the ration of the cows.

This course provides the tools for dairy farm managers to effectively manage the forage production and feeding of their dairy cows 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 forage production, nutrition and feeding systems for dairy herds, which will enable them to improve the technical performance on their own farm.

Content of training/course

Production of sufficient roughage of good quality in combination with proper feeding management are the foundation for optimal technical and financial results on commercial dairy farms all over the world. The main subjects covered in this module are: roughage production, conservation
and utilisation systems, feeding plans, quality aspects of feed stuffs, ration calculation, calf and young stock rearing and mechanised feeding systems.


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 Forage production, Feeding and Feeding systems 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 "Breeding, health and fertility management" and "Economics, administration, financial and technical analysis". The total course fee for the three modules combined will be € 3,325.-

Date, location and route description

From 13 September through 24 September 2010.

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