Pig Husbandry

Course Details

Unit standards to be covered:

Skills Programme Name:

Pig Husbandry

Unit Standard Title:

Basic pig husbandry skills

SAQA ID:

116120

NQF Level:

2

Credits:

4

Description:

The Training consists of theoretical exposure

The training programs involve the care and feeding of gestating sows, lactating sows, feeder pigs and finishing pigs.

Content:

▪Breeding

▪Farrowing

▪Feeding

▪Processing new litter

▪Record keeping

▪Sanitation

▪Treating sick animals

▪Ventilation

▪Weaning

Capabilities:

▪Care & feeding of gestating sows, acting sows, feeder pigs and finishing pigs

▪Herd health management

▪Herd management

▪Hog transportation

▪Marketing livestock

▪Ration balancing

Topics Covered:

▪Housing

▪Nutrition

▪Health

▪Bio Security

Target Group:

Farmers and farm workers that are in pig production

Course Fees:

R900

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