Layer House Management
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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
Layer House Management
This course focuses on the effective management of commercial layer houses for egg production. It covers all key aspects including housing systems, lighting program, feeding programs , biosecurity, environmental control, recordkeeping (production records), and egg handling. It aims to equip learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to maximize productivity and bird welfare.
Challenges & Solutions
In the Layer House Management course, participants will explore key challenges in commercial egg production and discover effective strategies to maximize productivity and bird welfare.
Challenges
Layer farmers often face issues that can impact egg yield and flock health:
Maintaining optimal lighting programs
Ensuring balanced nutrition and feed efficiency
Controlling disease and biosecurity risks
Managing ventilation, temperature, and humidity
Accurate recordkeeping and production monitoring
Solutions
This course provides hands-on training to address these challenges:
Implementing automated lighting and climate control systems
Formulating and managing precise feed programs
Applying strict biosecurity and vaccination protocols
Monitoring environmental conditions and flock performance
Utilizing digital recordkeeping for data-driven decision making
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Layer House Management course, you will:
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Design and implement optimal lighting programs to maximize egg production.
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Formulate and manage balanced feed and nutrition plans for layers.
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Monitor flock health and apply strict biosecurity and vaccination protocols.
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Control environmental conditions including ventilation, temperature, and humidity.
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Maintain accurate production records and use data-driven decision-making.
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Plan housing layouts and manage space for bird welfare and operational efficiency.
Equip yourself with the practical skills and knowledge to run a high-performing layer house operation.
