course specifications
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:
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. SEE NEXT CLASS DATE HERE ----->
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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.
Course Outcomes:
To equip farmers with:
To equip farmers with:
- Discuss the significance of goats, the characteristics that differentiate them from other domesticated animals and the scope and nature of goat industries
- Select appropriate Goat Breeds for specified purposes
- Describe how goats are bred.
- Determine and manage an appropriate diet for a goat
- Identify a sick goat
- Describe common health issues that can affect goats, their prevention and treatment
- Determine facilities needed, and husbandry tasks that need to be undertaken for the management of a goat.
- Describe Kidding and Raising Kids.
- Explain the commercial farming goats for fibre, meat and other products (excluding dairy)
- Determine viable plans for farming goats.
Course Duration:
- One day - 9 am to 3 pm
Course Trainer: See company and personal profile attached.
Lead Consultant Mr Boweditswe Masilo formerly a senior management personnel in Ministry of Agriculture, Botswana. |
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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.
Course Fee: P400 per participant. Includes tea-break and brunch.