Introduction To Broiler Production
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Address:
Delmas Campus
Plot IR 202 Leeupoort road, Delmas, Mpumalanga
Pretoria Support Office
Plot 146, Luiperd Street, Tierpoort Pretoria East, Gauteng
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Phone:
Delmas: (+27) 10 001 4320
Pretoria: (+27) 12 811 7310
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Email:
info@buhle.org.za
Introduction To Broiler Production
This course teaches the essential aspects of broiler production, including chick management, feeding programmes, biosecurity, basic brooding and rearing practices and the economic importance of broiler farming. It covers the fundamental principles and practices of advanced broiler management on a commercial scale.
Challenges & Solutions
In the Introduction to Broiler Production course, participants will learn the key challenges of broiler meat production and discover practical solutions to optimize flock health, growth, and profitability.
Challenges
Common broiler production challenges include:
Day-old chick quality and uniformity
Feed formulation and nutrient management
Health management and disease prevention
Environmental control: temperature & ventilation
Solutions
This course provides hands-on training in:
Selecting and assessing high-quality day-old chicks
Formulating balanced feed programs and feeding strategies
Implementing vaccination, biosecurity, and health monitoring protocols
Maintaining optimal brooding conditions and ventilation systems
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Introduction to Broiler Production course, you will:
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Assess and select high-quality day-old chicks for uniform flock performance.
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Formulate and implement balanced feeding and nutrition programs.
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Apply biosecurity measures, vaccination schedules, and health monitoring protocols.
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Maintain optimal brooding environments, including temperature and ventilation control.
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Monitor growth rates, feed conversion ratios, and performance metrics.
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Plan marketing and processing strategies to maximize economic returns.
Gain the knowledge and skills to manage profitable broiler operations from hatch to market.
