Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management

Course Fee:

₦320,000.00

Course Overview

Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
• Understand the principles of advanced dairy nutrition and their application in dairy management.
• Learn to formulate balanced diets tailored to different production stages of dairy cattle.
• Gain knowledge of nutrient metabolism and its impact on milk production and animal health.
• Explore innovative feeding technologies and management practices to optimize productivity.
• Develop strategies to reduce environmental impacts and improve sustainability in dairy farming.
Content
Foundations of Advanced Dairy Nutrition
• Overview of dairy cow physiology and nutritional requirements
• Nutrient partitioning: Maintenance, growth, reproduction, and lactation
• The role of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats) in dairy diets
• Understanding micronutrients and their impact on animal health
Ration Formulation and Feeding Strategies
• Balancing diets for optimal milk yield and quality
• Software tools and methods for ration formulation
• Feeding strategies for high-producing dairy cows
• Adjusting rations based on lactation stages and body condition
Nutrient Metabolism and Efficiency
• Digestive physiology of ruminants
• Fiber digestion and its role in rumen health
• Managing protein and energy interactions for efficiency
• Strategies to improve feed conversion ratio (FCR)
Health Management Through Nutrition
• Identifying and addressing common nutritional disorders (e.g., ketosis, acidosis)
• Role of nutrition in reproductive performance
• Immune function and disease prevention via diet
• Managing transition cows: Dry period and early lactation nutrition
Environmental and Economic Sustainability
• Reducing methane emissions through dietary interventions
• Efficient use of resources to minimize waste
• Economic analysis of feeding programs
• Sustainable practices in feed production and utilization