Overview

This course helps you to gain knowledge and skills for increasing the milk production of the milking animals, calf rearing (male & female), backgrounding of calves & related topics through theoretical and practical training sessions. The course aims to enhance the profitability of the existing small-scale farming at the village level.

What you will learn

The course covers the important aspects of livestock farming focusing on milking animals, specifically large ruminants (cattle and buffaloes), their feed / nutritional requirements, fodder production, making silage/hay, storage, and transportation, calf rearing,

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enroll in this course now.

Training Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course; trainees are expected to possess the following skill-set:

• Identification of breeds and selection of suitable animals
• Fulfillment of basic housing requirements
• Animal Identification and record-keeping
• Feeding, breeding, and housing management of the animals
• Plan and execute feeding management including fodder preservation through hay and
• Feedlot fattening at the household level
• Fattening plan for sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Azha
• Breeding management including heat symptoms observation
• Identification of sick animals and 1^st aid treatment
• Disease prevention with prophylactic measures for dairy animals
• Marketing and sale of milk and meat by-products

Potential Employers

With the potential to own a small herd.

Career Pathway

Develop Your Talent

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:

1. The ability to collaborate
2. Great communication skills
3. To make the most of your adventurous spirit

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

1. A nationally recognised Certificate; qualification and job readiness to work as a general purpose hand
2. Eligibility to apply for your Job – general purpose hand certification

Why Choose PSDF

PSDF offers market relevant training, with the following advantages over traditional courses:

1. It is focused on outcomes and based on teamwork
2. It is learner-centric, teachers act as facilitators for improving the learning process
3. The course is broad and offers all required competencies for the trade
4. In addition to the technical skills, trainees are also taught soft skills necessary for the workplace

Only certified National Assessors can conduct CBT assessment.