LIVESTOCK HEALTH KEY TO FARMING SUCCESS
Published: 07 Aug 2015

Agra ProVision successfully presented two sessions of the Applied Animal Health training course, from 20 – 23 July and 28 – 31 July in Windhoek. The training courses targeted new farmers as well as farm managers who aim to improve the management of livestock herds and flocks. The overall objective is to train farm owners and managers to develop and implement an improved animal health programme for their livestock.

During the training programme, farmers learnt about how to: maintain a healthy herd, immunisation against infectious diseases, the controlling of internal and external parasites, and the correct application of remedies used to enhance livestock health. Agra ProVision was pleased by the positive reaction of people towards this unique offering.

Gunther Roeber, Agra ProVision’s Training Course Developer said; “The workshop was developed as we kept noticing that farmers were doing the right thing, but were not doing things right. The questions and concerns which we address at ProVision show that there is a gap in knowledge and skills when it comes to applied animal health and husbandry.”

The training course focused on the importance of maintaining a healthy herd or flock by ensuring that there is sufficient forage and feed supplemention to counter nutrient deficiencies the herd may have. This is the foundation of having and maintaining a healthy herd. Roeber added; “This training course emphasised the importance of maintaining a health herd and flock by selecting the applicable products/remedies and apply these appropriately. Through practical examples the farmers were exposed to best livestock health practises.”

One of the training participants, Paul Maviaro was full of praise after attending the training. Mr Maviaro travelled from Mariental to ensure that he doesn’t miss this opportunity to get empowered. “This training was excellent! Before attending the course, I was not sure what product to use for what purpose; I was not aware of the appropriate tools fit for use and did not know how to apply the correct dosage of quantities as per the manufacturer’s specifications. But through this training, I have acquired ample knowledge and skills on how to control and maintain my livestock’s health,” he explained with pride. He continued by saying, “I therefore hereby encourage farmers, especially the new ones, to participate in these type of training courses.”

The sessions were a combination of both theory and practical sessions, giving the participants the necessary all-round knowledge, skills and expertise. At the end of the training course, the participants were able to select the appropriate remedies and equipment required to implement livestock health programme to maintain their livestock.

Agra ProVision continues to empower and educate stakeholders in the agriculture sector to improve on the productivity of their land. For more training course offered by Agra ProVision, kindly contact Twaku Kayofa at 061 – 290 9364 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / SMS training and your query to 40404.