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Sheep care and husbandry - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: Sheep care and husbandry
Description: This 1 day course is a mix of practical and theoretical components designed for property owners interested in breeding sheep.
Cost: After NSW Government subsidy, $280 GST-free.
Course aims: This introductory course assists participants to develop their skills in the care, handling and management of sheep.
Learning outcomes: On completion of the course participants will be able to:
  • Describe basic sheep husbandry practices
  • Competently handle sheep, identifying safe practices
  • Identify basic nutritional requirements
  • Describe breeding and disease management principles
Length: 1 day
Course program/structure:
  • Basic sheep handling and husbandry
  • Nutrition and disease management
  • Assessment, mating and breeding
  • An emphasis on lambing and weaning
  • Breeding and selection
  • Flock management
Resources and method of delivery: This course is delivered using both indoor and outdoor instruction.
Participants will be provided with course notes.
Accreditation: This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency, AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques.

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course date
Berrima 16th Aug 2013

Location

Berrima

When
16th Aug 2013 9:00am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on (02) 4640 6333 (ph) 0408 492 039 (mob)