About Course
Study Resources
Each student will be provided with full course material, access to our online classroom, lectures and access to a tutor with 30 years of experience in pig farming and agricultural training.
Course Schedule/layout/format:
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Students will receive study materials in the form of readings, vocabulary quizzes, videos etc.
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A lecture recording will cover the topic and
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Student’s understanding will be assessed through assignments.
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Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course
This course is aimed at experienced as well as aspiring pig farmers and covers the 4 pillars of pig farming namely:
- HEALTH
- BREEDING
- FEEDING
- MANAGEMENT
Course Content
Topic 1: Reproduction and Breeding
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Lesson 1: Reproduction Anatomy Of The Boar
48:49 -
Lesson 1.Quiz
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Lesson 2: Parts and functions of a sow’s reproductice tract & Hormonal interactions
01:09:56 -
Lesson 2. Quiz
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Lesson 3: Commonly used breeds, cross breeding and hybrid vigor
01:05:09 -
Lesson 3. Quiz
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Lesson 4: Selection and culling of breeding stock & physical traits to select for
53:26 -
Lesson 4 Quiz
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Lesson 5: Gilt Selection Criteria
01:11:02 -
Lesson 5 Quiz
TOPIC 2: Health Welfare and Diseases
TOPIC 3: Feeds, feeding and nutrition
TOPIC 4: Management of a piggery
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