Basic Pig Husbandry Practices

Course Name:	Basic Pig Husbandry Practices
Description:
The training will consist of theoretical and practical training on how to farm with pigs.
Target Group:	Farmers or farm workers that are farming with pigs.
Course Duration:	4 days
Course Fee:	R 3,420.00 incl. VAT (training only) R 5,928.00 incl. VAT (training and accommodation)
Course Presenter:	Patrick Verster
Accreditation: * All our courses are SAQA accredited. To view the different NQF Levels, click on the column title. Background information of SAQA and NQF Levels is available under Terminology in the sub menu above. NQF Level SAQA ID Unit Standard Title Credits Level 2 116153 Apply Basic Pig Husbandry Practices 5 1
Content of Course:
- The procedures to be followed in the preparations of the farrowing house - The procedures to be followed in the preparations of the sows for the farrowing house - The appropriate feeding practices to different stages of pig production - Cleaning and the disinfecting of the pig house - The observance of bio-security in the piggery
Capabilities:	When completing this course you will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of: preparing the farrowing house for farrowing creep feeding, flush feeding and correct feeding practices. the provision of potable water to the pigs clean and disinfecting all pig housing facilities bio-security practices carried out handling of pigs, including the movement and restraint of pigs communication skills to report observations all equipment to be used in all practices carried out