Program Type: Short Practical Course
Duration: 5 Days

Course Overview

This intensive hands-on course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to successfully raise broiler chickens for meat production. Participants will learn modern broiler management practices, housing systems, feeding, health management, and profitability strategies.

Course Objectives

– Understand broiler production systems
– Learn proper brooding and management techniques
– Apply feeding and nutrition strategies
– Identify and prevent common diseases
– Implement cost control and profitability strategies

Competency Framework

General Competency:
Manage and operate a broiler production system efficiently from chick placement to market.

Specific Competencies:
1. Identify broiler production systems and breeds
2. Set up brooding systems and manage early chick care
3. Apply feeding and nutrition programs
4. Implement biosecurity and disease prevention measures
5. Monitor growth and performance
6. Manage farm records and profitability

Assessment Framework

Assessment Methods:
– Practical farm evaluation
– Oral questioning
– Continuous assessment

Evaluation Criteria:
– Ability to set up brooding system
– Correct feeding practices
– Disease identification skills
– Record keeping accuracy

Certification:
Certificate of Participation awarded upon successful completion.