Plan and maintain breeding systems
Course Overview
Qualifying learners are capable of
understanding basic genetic
principles, planning and
maintaining breeding systems,
methods and management of farm
animals.
Learners will gain specific
knowledge and skills in animal
production field, specifically in the
area of breeding management and
will be able to operate in an
animal production environment
implementing sustainable and
economically viable production
principles.
They will be capacitated to gain
access to the mainstream
agricultural sector, in animal
production, impacting directly on the sustainability of the sub-
sector. The improvement in
production technology will also
have a direct impact on the
improvement of agricultural
productivity of the sector.

What You'll Learn
- Explain and understand the basic genetic principles pertaining to farm animals.
- Plan and maintain breeding systems for farm animals.
- Compare and understand the different breeding methods that can be applied to farm animals.
- Explain and maintain a breeding management programme for farm animals.