Pig Management
The Pig management programme covers the main aspects of pig farming management paying attention to nutrition, efficiency, breeding and selection and animal health. Attention will be given housing and handling of animals. The programme is practical orientated with one day on farm training and three days mastering the theory in a very practical way.
Course Date
See below
Course Duration
4 Days
NQF
N/A
Credits
N/A
Course Content
The Pig management programme covers the main aspects of pig farming management paying attention to nutrition, efficiency, breeding and selection and animal health. Attention will be given housing and handling of animals. The programme is practical orientated with one day on farm training and three days mastering the theory in a very practical way.
Requirements
None
Topics Covered
- Anatomy of the pig.
- Animal Nutrition.
- Breeding and selection.
- Animal housing and different production phases.
- Animal handling and management programme.
- Animal diseases.
- Production records.
- Biosecurity practices.
Included in Price
- Learners’ workbook and course information.
- Transport to the farm for practical.
- Coffee/tea and sandwiches for teatime.
- Light lunch.
- Certificate.
Venue
- The Kishugu Business School, 23 Ferreira Street, Mbombela
- Offsite delivery of the programme can be considered – please contact us.
Training Dates
- March 2024 Closing dates for applications is 30 Jan 2024
- June 2024 Closing dates for applications is 30 April 2024
- September 2024 Closing dates for applications is 30 July 2024
Note: Learners must provide their own personal protective equipment (gumboots and overall)
