Pig production can be highly sophisticated or unsophisticated. This course develops a better understanding of pig biology and production; covering such things as Breeding and Selection, Feeding, Diseases, Managing the Boar, Managing the Sow and Litter, Fattening Pigs, Economics and Records etc
E-Learning Structure
The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 9 in-depth lessons:
- Introduction
- Breeding & Selection
- Feeding
- Diseases
- Managing the Boar
- Managing the Sow & Litter
- Managing of Fattening Pigs
- Economics & Records
- Managing a Piggery
Course Aims
- Select appropriate pig breeds for different purposes.
- Explain how to manage the breeding of pigs.
- Explain the physical facilities, including buildings and equipment of a pig farm.
- Explain the procedures used in managing the condition, including the health and feeding of pigs.
- Explain the husbandry operations associated with pig farming.
- Develop strategies for marketing, including both traditional and innovative marketing plans of pigs and pig products.
- Develop different strategies, including both traditional and innovative approaches, to manage the general operations associated with pig farming.
How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
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