Piggery Production
This training is suitable for people who want to make pig production a profitable business. The course will introduce trainees to the importance of pig farming, the requirement for this venture, how to properly care for this ruminant to produce optimally.
MODULE 01
At the end of the course, you will
- Learn the key issues in pig production and housing systems.
- Identify and select appropriate sites for pig production.
- Identify suitable traits in breeding stock.
- Learn how to select and procure appropriate breeding stock.
- Discover the variety of feed resources for pigs.
- Be able to prepare various feedstuff for piggery.
- Understand the concept of biodiversity and its impact on pig production.
Course Content
- Site selection piggery
- Pig housing systems
- Breeding stock identification
- Selection of breeding stock
- Feed resources and feed preparations.
- Feeding
- Biodiversity in pig production.
MODULE 02
At the end of the course, you will
- Learn to cross pig stock to achieve controlled growth in population.
- Learn what to do to avoid diseases at the farm and reduce mortalities.
- Learn about the major vaccinations and medications in piggery operations.
- Be able to identify and treat many piggery parasite infections.
- Be able to breed pigs to achieve ideal weights for market.
Course Content
- Crossing of pigs
- Control and growth of pigs
- Diseases and disease prevention in piggery.
- Treatment of piggery parasites and diseases.
- Pig vaccinations and medications
MODULE 03
At the end of the course, you will
- Learn to process pig products for the market.
- Understand the drivers, opportunities, and key issues about farm-table distribution for pig products.
- Acquire sales and marketing skills for the livestock market.
- Learn new business ideas and opportunities along the livestock value chain for investment.
- Understand the drivers of profitability in the livestock business.
- Calculate and monitor profit and loss in your livestock enterprise.
- Know the basic records and financial books to keep and monitor overall performance of your livestock enterprise
Course Content
- Distribution
- Marketing and sales
- New business development
- Achieving profitability in piggery
- Basic record keeping in piggery operations.
Piggery Production Registration
Payment Methods
Payment via MOBILE MONEY
Mobile Money Name: OAK FOUNDATION
Mobile Money Number: 054 996 7287
Reference: AgriTrak Registration
Or to pay via Bank Deposit contact 024 839 6909
