This course covers:
2.0 Entrepreneurship
2.1 Characteristics of an entrepreneur.
3.0 Breeds
3.1 Types of breeds
3.2. Other breeds
4.0 Management of does and bucks.
4.1 Management of females.
4.2 Management of males
5.0 Breeding
5.1 Breeding systems.
5.2 Mating systems
5.3 Selection and culling
5.4 Breeding calendar
5.5 Buck to doe ratio
6.0 Kid management.
6.1 Kidding season.
6.2 Kid rearing
7.0 Husbandry Practices.
7.1 Housing
7.2 Detention.
7.3 Hoof trimming.
8.0 Goat Nutrition
8.1 Feed Requirements.
8.2 Digestive System
8.3 Fodder production and conservation.
9.0 Crop livestock production system.
10.0 Health.
10.1 Dipping
10.2 Dosing/Drenching
10.3 Injections
11.0 Goat Business Management
11.1Goat marketing
11.2 Financing goat business.
11.3 Business planning.
12.0 Record keeping.
12.1 Physical records.
12.2 Financial records
Requirements
- Interest in goat farming and agribusiness
- Internet access to take the online course
Features
- Comprehensive guide to starting and managing a goat farming business
- Information on goat breeds, selection, and breeding practices
- Guidance on feeding, housing, and healthcare
- Financial planning and business management tips
- Certificate of completion for passing participants
Target audiences
- Aspiring and existing small-scale farmers
- Agricultural entrepreneurs and agribusiness professionals
- Students studying agriculture, animal husbandry, or farm management
- Hobbyists and enthusiasts interested in goat farming