Dairy production is an essential component of livestock farming in most African families. Dairy farming is practised across small-scale and large-scale aspects depending on land availability and resources.
At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of dairy farming and will be ready to grow or improve your farm!
What will you learn
THE BASICS – Essential knowledge you MUST know before starting or growing your farms, such as breed comparison and different rearing systems.
CARING FOR YOUR HERD – The proper management practices and tasks you NEED to do for maximum profits.
STEPS FOR KEEPING HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE COWS- Learn about proper breeding, nutrition, housing, record keeping and pest/disease management.
SECRETS TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS – Discover numerous cost-saving techniques and business skills to help you find a market and grow your farm!
Lessons Include:
1. Introduction to dairy farming
2. How to start and succeed in dairy farming
3. Types of breeds and how to choose
4. Feeding and nutrition
5. Rearing systems
6. Structures and housing
7. Record keeping
8. Milk safety
9. Production cycle
10. Calf and Heifer management
11. Market and economics
Student Testimonials
“The course was quite informative, engaging and interesting. In addition, the language used was simple and easy to understand.”
“The courses opened up my mind before I was doing farming without the knowledge, but now I know what I am doing.”
“The course is more practical and on the field learning, which makes understanding simple and perfect.”
