- TypeTraining or Development Class
- Location Westlands Nairobi kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
- Date 22-02-2021 - 26-02-2021
Education/Teaching/Training/Development
Research/Science
Business Development
Economics
Agriculture/Agribusiness
FineResults Research Services invites you to a training on:
Topic: Dairy cow feeding and management for improved milk quantity and enhanced milk quality
Date: 22nd to 26th February 2021
Cost: USD 800 or Ksh 65000
Contacts: +254 759 285 295, [email protected]
Venue : FineResults Research, Nairobi, Kenya Training Centre.
ONLINE: click to register for training
INTRODUCTION
In Africa, the dairy sector is crucial for rural development, poverty reduction and food and nutrition security. The sector is mainly dominated by smallholder dairy farmers. The Africa’s dairy industry is however faced with a number of challenges, including low productivity per cow, fluctuating milk production, inconsistent milk quality, the high cost of production, inefficiencies along the value chain and a large informal sector dominance in milk sale. As a result of these challenges, dairy farmers are characterized by low milk output and low milk quality leading to low income from sale of milk. With the anticipated increase in demand of dairy products following population growth, urbanisation and improved purchasing power, there is need for dairy farmers to embrace interventions that may lead to increased milk productivity and enhanced milk quality. This 5-days course will equip participants with hands on skills on feed types, quality and quantity, feed storage and preservation, housing of a dairy cow, dairy cow management and record keeping among others.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1: How to run a dairy farm as a successful business
· Selecting a breeding stock (buy young cow)
· Characteristics considered in selecting a young cow
· Dairy Business Planning
· Dairy Breeds
· Dairy Products
· The Lactation Cycle
Module 2: How to feed your cattle for maximum milk production
· Different feed types
· Quantity (rations of feeds)
· What is a balanced ration and how does this ensure maximum production
· Feeding and nutrition of dairy cows
· Napier grass management
Module3: How to care for your dairy cows for maximum production
Module 4: Crop Production – what crops to grow and how to grow them effectively
· Growing of forages and fodder
· How to turn your harvest into Silage and hay
· Importance of feed conservation
Module 5: Field visit
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Agricultural extension officers Representatives of NGOs Private organizations Individuals who are interested in dairy farming Field technicians and agricultural extension staff, representatives of cooperative societies Individuals willing to start a dairy enterprise