Micro-Livestock Production (Rabbits, Grasscutter & Guinea Pig)
This training is suitable for people who want to make rabbit and grasscutter production a profitable business. The course will introduce trainees to the importance of grasscutter and rabbit rearing, the requirement for this venture, how to properly care for this micro-livestock to produce optimally.
MODULE 01
At the end of the course, you will
- Learn the key issues in micro-livestock production and housing systems.
- Identify and select appropriate sites for the construction of micro-livestock housing.
- Identify suitable traits in breeding stock and sexing micro-livestock.
- Learn how to select and mate breeding stock.
- Discover the variety of feed resources for micro-livestock.
- Be able to prepare various feedstuff for micro-livestock.
- Understand the concept of biodiversity and its impact on micro-livestock production.
Course Content
- Types of housing
- Construction of micro-livestock housing
- Sexing of micro-livestock
- Mating techniques
- Weaning techniques
- Feed resources feed formulation and preparations.
- Feeding
- Biodiversity in micro-livestock production.
MODULE 02
At the end of the course, you will
- Learn to cross micro-livestock 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 micro-livestock operations.
- Be able to identify and treat many micro-livestock parasite infections.
- Be able to breed micro-livestock to achieve ideal weights for the market.
Course Content
- Crossing of micro-livestock.
- Control and growth of micro-livestock.
- Diseases and disease prevention in micro-livestock.
- Treatment of micro-livestock parasites and diseases.
MODULE 03
At the end of the course, you will
- Learn to process micro-livestock products for the market.
- Understand the drivers, opportunities, and key issues about farm-table distribution for micro-livestock 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 the overall performance of your livestock enterprise.
Course Content
- Distribution.
- Marketing and sales.
- New business development.
- Achieving profitability in micro-livestock.
- Basic record-keeping in micro-livestock operations.
Micro-Livestock 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
