Small-Scale Feed Formulation

Program Type: Short Practical Course

Duration: 5 Days

RC – Referential of Competence

Overall Competency:
Produce cost-effective, nutritionally balanced poultry feed using locally available ingredients for small-scale farming operations.

Specific Competencies:
1. Identify common feed ingredients and their nutritional values
2. Understand poultry nutritional requirements (broilers & layers)
3. Formulate balanced feed rations manually
4. Mix and produce feed using small-scale equipment
5. Calculate feed costs and optimize for profitability
6. Apply quality control and storage techniques

RE – Referential of Evaluation

Assessment Methods:
• Practical Feed Formulation Exercise (40%)
• Group Work & Participation (20%)
• Final Practical Production Test (40%)

Certification:
Certificate of Participation issued by ONITA upon successful completion.