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Pig Production

R1800,00

This course is complete with all necessary information to successfully breed pigs, including topics such as breeds, nutritional requirements, housing requirements, fattening pigs, disease identification and treatment, and the economics of pig production.

 

Aligned to Unit Standard 116299 NQF Level 4 Credits 5



Quick Info

  • No time limit on courses
  • Studies completed in your own time at home
  • Assessments are all open book assessments
  • Price includes all study material, assessments, certificates and courier fees to South African addresses.
  • Payment plans available.
  • Our study material is well laid out and easy to follow
  • All courses are adapted for Southern and Central African conditions.
  • All aspects of agriculture covered.
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Course Outcomes

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify the different breeds used in commercial pig farming as well as the hybrid breeds which are used in the industry.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Understand the importance of all types of breeding systems in modern pig farming.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Understand and implement the appropriate nutritional requirements for a pig production system.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Ensure the best feeding regimes are implemented and understood to ensure efficient pig production.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Understand and implement the correct housing requirements for a modern piggery.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Management and feeding of the pig breeding stock, sows and their litters.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Feeding and management of the fattening pigs.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Identify and treat pig diseases.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9

Understand the importance of the economics of pig production to remain competitive.

 

4 Week course at 5 hours per week as a guide, but students can complete on own time

AGRISETA Accreditation is under the name Nosa Agricultural Services. Service provider code AGRI/c prov/0459/13

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