DAP1205 Swine Production

This course introduces the student to pig husbandry and its potential for economic empowerment

Course Objectives

• To train the students in the various pig husbandry practices.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the merits and demerits of pig production
• Identify major pig breeds
• Identify the various systems of production and management
• Identify and manage common pig diseases
• Identify and use the various equipment for management
• Prepare feeds for different groups of pigs
• To design the various piggery housing and associated structures