Course Covers:
Sheep Section:
- Sheep Breeds
- System of Sheep Production
- Care of Lambs
- Management Tasks (Breeding, Selection, Culling)
- Lambing Systems
- Lamb Care and Orphan Rearing
- Sheep Management Procedures (Handling, Dosing, Injecting, Hoof Trimming, Docking, Castration)
- Sheep Nutrition and Feed Requirements
- Sheep Diseases and Treatment
- Wool Production
Goat Section:
- Goat Breeds
- Management and Feeding of Goat Herds
- Goat Milk Production
- Mohair Production
- Meat Production
Course Outcomes:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Gain comprehensive knowledge of sheep breeds available to farmers in Southern Africa.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Understand and implement key aspects of sheep management including breeding, selection, culling, and other management practices.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Implement various lambing systems effectively.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Ensure optimal care for lambs and manage the rearing of orphan lambs.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Master important sheep management procedures such as handling, dosing, injecting, hoof trimming, docking, and castration.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Understand the critical role of nutrition in sheep and meet their specific feed requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7
Identify common sheep diseases, understand their impact, and apply appropriate treatment methods.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8
Introduction to the different aspects of wool production from sheep.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9
Gain an understanding of goat breeds, goat milk production, mohair production, and meat production.
