course specifications

Why Choose Tswana Goats?

• Low maintenance, high reward
  
• Versatile products: Dairy, meat, wool, and more
• Perfect for diversifying your farm or starting a cottage industry

Domestic goats are one of the most useful animals to own due to their entertainment and economic value. Their versatility makes them an excellent choice for a breeding or cottage industry investment and are a low maintenance source of income for existing farming and grazing enterprises looking to diversify.

As a domestic farm animal they can be used to produce a variety of products, such as: 

• Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt)
• Meat
• Wool (fleece goats)  
• Leather
• Soaps, body and hair care products

​Goats can also be very useful for the control of weed or grass overgrowth on a property as well as a great source of manure for garden.
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Course Purpose:

• To promote the goat farming among the rural unemployed for livelihood.
• To make goat farming more commercially viable option.
• To educate the farmers about modern and scientific methods of goat rearing through trainings.​​
• Provides a comprehensive theoretical introduction to the subject with quick practical steps the farmer can use to start the process.
• Prepares the participant for a half-to-full day practical session on an actual goat production farm.  To be organised on a separate date for a separate fee (to be advised) by the same trainer.

​Course Outline:

To equip farmers with:

1. Introduction:
   
   1. Economic importance,
      
   2. Biodiversity,
      
   3. Adaptation.
      
2. Management of Tswana Goats:
   
   1. Nutrition.
      
   2. Breeding season.
      
   3. Selection of breeding stock
      
   4. Breeding season
      
   5. Husbandry practices,
      
3. Markets and marketing: breeding stock, slaughter stock 
   
4. Support systems:
   
   1. Farmers associations,
      
   2. Govt programmes,
      
   3. Research support.

Course Duration:

• One day - 9 am to 3 pm

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Course Trainer:  See company and personal profile attached.
Lead Consultant Mr Boweditswe Masilo formerly a senior management personnel in Ministry of Agriculture, Botswana.
Business Coordinator Lizbeth Investements (Pty) Ltd.
Former Director of Animal Production
Former Director Agribusiness Promotion and;
​Coordinator of Agribusiness Promotion.

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Course Methodology:

• Course notes provided.
• Trainer will guide participants through the notes.
• Self-reading is expected.​
• Discussions, case study analysis, role plays, personal and group exercises.
• Q & A sessions.

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Course Fee:​  P400 per participant.  Includes tea-break and brunch.