INTRODUCTORY LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT

Introduction: Livestock production systems in Eastern Africa, contribution of livestock industry to the economy; Principles of sustainable livestock management (feeds/feeding, breeds/breeding, animal health and livestock economics); Livestock facilities – housing / farm structures and handling facilities. General livestock routine management procedures: Livestock identification; Livestock records and records keeping; Ageing livestock; Weight determination; Control of parasites – Dipping, sprays, fences foot bath and foot rot treatment e.t.c.;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 objectives:

• provide the students with technical skills (hands-on) and theoretical background about livestock management procedures;
• equip students with competences for delivery of services to practitioners engaged in livestock management and for those actively working in production of livestock ,