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Poultry Production

R1800,00

This course on Poultry Production covers all aspects such as breeds, nutrition, layer and production systems, incubation systems, fowl production systems, manure management and poultry diseases.



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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Description

 

Course Outcomes

 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify the importance of the different poultry breeds and the benefits of cross breeding.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and understand the importance of nutrition and the nutrients that are required for poultry production.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Understand the different layer production systems.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Understand the key factors regarding the broiler production system.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Understand the different incubation systems and the importance of brooding and rearing management.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Identify and understand other fowl production systems and the management of manure.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Identify the important poultry diseases and the factors affecting the economics of poultry.

 

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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