Poultry Farming for Food Security and Poverty Eradication

Course Fee:

₦320,000.00

Course Overview

Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the role of poultry farming in enhancing food security and alleviating poverty.
• Identify the key components of establishing and managing a sustainable poultry farming business.
• Implement best practices for poultry health, feeding, and biosecurity.
• Explore value-added opportunities in the poultry industry to maximize income.
• Analyze market trends and develop strategies for effective sales and distribution of poultry products.
Course Content
Introduction to Poultry Farming
• Overview of poultry farming and its role in food security.
• Poultry farming as a tool for poverty eradication.
• Types of poultry farming: Broilers, Layers, and Dual-purpose birds.
Setting Up a Poultry Farm
• Selecting the appropriate poultry breed.
• Site selection and housing design.
• Equipment and tools needed for poultry farming.
• Starting small-scale versus large-scale operations.
Poultry Nutrition and Feeding
• Nutritional requirements of poultry at different growth stages.
• Types of feed and feed formulation techniques.
• Strategies to reduce feed costs without compromising quality.
Poultry Health and Disease Management
• Common poultry diseases and their prevention.
• Vaccination schedules and medication protocols.
• Biosecurity measures to protect flocks.
• Early detection and management of diseases.
Breeding and Egg Production
• Techniques for maximizing egg production.
• Breeding management for productivity and profitability.
• Handling and storage of eggs.
Value Addition and Marketing
• Value-added products: Poultry meat processing, packaging, and branding.
• Market trends and consumer preferences.
• Developing effective marketing and sales strategies.
• Export opportunities for poultry products.
Financial and Business Management
• Budgeting and financial planning for poultry farming.
• Cost analysis and profit calculation.
• Accessing funding and credit facilities for poultry farming.
• Record-keeping and farm management software.
Environmental and Ethical Considerations
• Waste management and recycling in poultry farming.
• Sustainable farming practices to reduce environmental impact.
• Ethical considerations in poultry farming.