Course Covers:

• Rabbit Breeds and Breeding
• Rabbit Feeding and Management
• Rabbit Culling and Tanning
• Beekeeping Fundamentals
• Bee Colony and Hive Management
• Bee Equipment and Activities
• Fish Culture Essentials
• Dam Systems and Fish Species
• Stocking, Harvesting, and General Management

Management of the rabbit doe and buck. Feeding, housing and litter management. Slaughtering and marketing. Honey bees of Africa. The colony. Management of bees. Harvesting of honey. Fish on the farm. Types of fish for pond culture. Feeding. Harvesting.

Course Outcomes:

Rabbit Section:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Understand and identify rabbit breeds, breeding systems, and housing requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Acquire knowledge on rabbit feeding, management practices, culling techniques, and tanning processes.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Recognize common diseases affecting rabbit production and their management.

Beekeeping Section:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Gain insights into honey bee colonies, bee hives, and essential beekeeping equipment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement activities such as swarm control, supering, colony management, pollination, and pest and disease control in beekeeping.

Fish Culture Section:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Understand critical factors in fish culture, including dam systems, fish species selection, and general management practices.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement effective harvesting systems and explore future prospects within the fish culture industry.