Certificate Programme in Livestock & Veterinary Science
This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and hands-on skills for livestock management, basic veterinary care, and animal health pract
Introduction to Livestock Management
Duration: 5 Hours
- Importance of livestock in agriculture and economy.
- Overview of livestock species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and swine.
- Breeds and breeding techniques.
Assessment:
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on livestock species and their economic importance.
- Short answer questions on breeding techniques.
Basic Veterinary Science
Duration: 8 Hours
Basic Veterinary Science (8 Hours)
- Introduction to animal anatomy and physiology.
- Common diseases in livestock and their symptoms.
- Vaccination schedules and preventive care.
- Basics of animal first aid.
Assessment:
- Labelling diagrams of animal anatomy.
- MCQs on disease symptoms and vaccination schedules.
- Practical test: Demonstrating basic first-aid techniques.
Feeding and Nutrition Management
Duration: 7 Hours
Feeding and Nutrition Management (7 Hours)
- Principles of animal nutrition.
- Feed formulation and quality assessment.
- Feeding practices for different livestock species.
- Water requirements and management.
Assessment:
- MCQs on principles of nutrition and feeding practices.
- Case study: Designing a feed plan for a specific livestock species.
- Practical test: Identifying and evaluating feed quality.
Housing and Farm Hygiene
Duration: 5 Hours
Housing and Farm Hygiene (5 Hours)
- Designing livestock shelters and housing systems.
- Maintaining clean and disease-free environments.
- Waste management and biosecurity measures.
Assessment:
- MCQs on biosecurity measures and waste management practices.
- Diagram-based test: Designing a livestock shelter layout.
- Practical evaluation: Inspecting farm hygiene practices.
Disease Management and Control
Duration: 5 Hours
Disease Management and Control (5 Hours)
- Recognizing and diagnosing common diseases.
- Parasite control (internal and external).
- Treatment protocols and medication administration.
Assessment:
- MCQs on common diseases and parasite control methods.
- Scenario-based test: Suggesting treatment protocols for specific cases.
- Practical test: Administering medication (mock setup).
Reproductive Management
Duration: 5 Hours
Reproductive Management (5 Hours)
- Basics of animal reproduction and breeding cycles.
- Artificial insemination techniques.
- Pregnancy diagnosis and parturition management.
Assessment:
- MCQs on reproductive cycles and breeding methods.
- Short answer questions on pregnancy diagnosis.
- Practical evaluation: Demonstrating artificial insemination techniques (simulation models).
Practical Training
Duration: 5 Hours
Practical Training (5 Hours)
- Hands-on sessions in handling and restraining livestock.
- Administration of vaccines and basic treatment procedures.
- Monitoring animal behaviour and health status.
Assessment:
- Practical test: Handling and restraining techniques.
- Demonstration of vaccine administration.
- Observation-based test: Identifying signs of healthy versus unhealthy behavior
