Goat production is a growing area with the demand for goat milk, meat and goat fibre increasing continuously. Learn sucessful goat husbandry in this unique 100-hour self-paced online course.
Students study a range of topics including general goat husbandry, kidding, meat and fibre production, dairy production, feed nutrition, goat breeds and more.
This course is offered:
- online course or correspondence course
- self paced
- unlimited tutor support by email
- online assignment uploads
This course is suitable for:
- those involved in commercial goat husbandry for meat, fibre or milk production
- amateur enthusiasts
- those interested in a range of agricultural animal husbandry
No prior experience is required.
Course Aims:
- Discuss the significance of goats, the characteristics that differentiate them from other domesticated animals and the scope and nature of goat industries
- Select appropriate Goat Breeds for specified purposes
- Describe how goats are bred
- Determine and manage an appropriate diet for a goat
- Identify a sick goat
- Describe common health issues that can affect goats; their prevention and treatment
- Determine facilities needed, and husbandry tasks that need to be undertaken for the management of a goat
- Describe Kidding and Raising Kids
- Explain the commercial farming goats for fibre, meat and other products (excluding dairy)
- Determine viable plans for farming goats