Dairy Production: Management
Introduction
Audio-visual methodology is aimed at supporting and empowering people involved in the field of agriculture to define, promote and take full ownership of their own development, as learning is a life-long process.
Skills development is a key driver of socio-economic development. Mainstreaming of agricultural development efforts is crucial to ensure congruence and effective deployment of resources.
The livestock sector plays an important part in the agricultural economy. Educated, enthusiastic livestock owners who understand agribusiness and the related methods to reduce their risks, are key to sustainable livestock farming and will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing sustainable agriculture and food security.
The implementation of a sound dairy management system is essential for sustainable dairy production.
Who Should Enroll
All people involved in the field of agriculture
Course Design
A way to bolster agricultural production is to develop practical agricultural education systems. A powerful way of doing this is through the use of audio visual modules which is a highly effective and tested methodology to approach, examine and impart knowledge.
This is a comprehensive series of modules that follow a step by step process and can be used in group training or self study – and are structured according to visual training guidelines. This implies defining most of the terminology used and where necessary, supporting the visual storyline with graphics and animation to enhance the learning process and ensure that sustainable knowledge is gained in the learning process.
These modules are designed to do precisely what they are meant to do – and that is to support skills development.
Online Video Series Supporting Agri Skills Development and Best Farming Practices.
Course Content
This course covers the following topics:
- Behavioural Patterns
- Calving Season
- Dairy products
- Dairy product management
- Dairy Quality
- Facilities
- Feeding Areas and Type
- Handling Facilities 1
- Handling facilities
- Handling of Animals
- Mature Body weight (first Calf)
- Mature Body weight (Second Calf)
- Milking Systems
- Transportation
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this video series, candidates will be able to:
Have a better understanding of the important aspects of dairy herd management to ensure sustainable milk production including the following:
- Dairy products and quality
- Product management
- Facilities
- Handling of the animals
- Milking systems
- The importance of mature body weight and calving