Human population and land use pressures are triggering expansion and intensification in most livestock production systems. Additionally, development of cropping into drier parts is compelling pastoral livestock production methods to relocate into yet more arid lands. As a consequence of these changes different pressures on the earth are developing and could emerge and, consequently, ought to be of concern.

Livestock make a crucial contribution to many economies. Furthermore, livestock diversify income and production, provide year round employment, and distribute risk. Livestock also create a significant capital reserve of farming households.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

This program is designed for different actors within the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior farming policy and officials makers) working with towns, funding agencies, in governments, Non-Government organizations and research organizations among others for Agriculture assistance activities along with other Development programmes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this course, the trainees will be able to:

• Understand the food requirements and also feeds management for livestock

• Gain abilities on livestock health management

• Learn abilities on the materials required for launching a livestock related projects

• Understand numerous applications of the goods and also by products within the livestock production projects

• Gain abilities on technologies concerned in livestock production

• Gain knowledge regarding how to reinforce farmer involvement in livestock projects

COURSE TOPICS

• Planning for Livestock Development Projects
• Livestock Health and Nutrition
• Animal Production Extension
• Farmers' Institution Strengthening
• Role of Technology in Small Scale Livestock Development