Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Poultry Production and Management

Poultry Production and Management is a comprehensive and practical training course designed to equip farmers, agribusiness investors, veterinarians, agricultural professionals, researchers, development organizations, and policymakers with modern knowledge and technical skills in sustainable poultry farming systems. As poultry farming continues to play a critical role in food security, nutrition, employment creation, and agribusiness development, there is increasing demand for efficient and profitable poultry production systems that can meet growing market needs while addressing challenges such as disease outbreaks, rising feed costs, climate change, and biosecurity risks. This course provides participants with practical approaches for managing successful poultry enterprises that improve productivity, animal welfare, and profitability.

The course covers essential concepts in poultry farming, poultry housing systems, poultry nutrition, broiler and layer production, hatchery management, poultry breeding, biosecurity, disease prevention and control, poultry waste management, climate-smart poultry production, poultry agribusiness management, and sustainable value chain development. Participants will gain practical competencies in managing poultry health, feed formulation, environmental control systems, vaccination programs, production planning, and marketing strategies for poultry products. The training also explores modern technologies in poultry farming, including automation systems, digital monitoring tools, smart feeding systems, and precision livestock management techniques.

Poultry Production and Management also focuses on integrating sustainable and climate-resilient practices into poultry operations to improve resource efficiency, environmental sustainability, and farm resilience. Participants will learn how to optimize poultry productivity through improved nutrition, effective disease management, proper housing design, and efficient farm management practices. The course highlights how poultry farming contributes to food security, income generation, rural livelihoods, and economic development. Through practical demonstrations and real-world case studies, learners will explore innovative poultry farming models and commercial opportunities in modern poultry agribusiness.

This highly interactive and industry-oriented training program combines theoretical learning with practical applications, field demonstrations, simulations, and case studies to ensure participants develop hands-on competencies in poultry production and farm management systems. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, establish, and manage profitable poultry farming enterprises that support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and efficient food production systems. The course is ideal for organizations and individuals seeking to modernize poultry operations, improve productivity, strengthen biosecurity, and promote innovation in poultry agribusiness.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the principles and concepts of poultry production and management.
2. Learn modern poultry housing and farm management systems.
3. Develop skills in poultry nutrition and feed formulation.
4. Understand poultry health management and disease prevention strategies.
5. Explore hatchery management and poultry breeding techniques.
6. Learn biosecurity and environmental management practices in poultry farming.
7. Improve poultry productivity and animal welfare standards.
8. Understand climate-smart and sustainable poultry production systems.
9. Build competencies in poultry agribusiness and value chain development.
10. Develop practical strategies for implementing profitable poultry farming enterprises.

Organization Benefits

1. Increased poultry productivity and operational efficiency.
2. Improved poultry health and disease prevention systems.
3. Enhanced food security and sustainable animal protein production.
4. Reduced poultry mortality and production losses.
5. Improved feed utilization and cost management.
6. Enhanced biosecurity and environmental sustainability practices.
7. Increased profitability and agribusiness competitiveness.
8. Better management of poultry waste and environmental impacts.
9. Enhanced adoption of modern poultry technologies and innovations.
10. Strengthened institutional capacity in poultry production and management.

Target Participants

• Poultry Farmers and Farm Managers
• Veterinarians and Animal Health Officers
• Agricultural Officers and Extension Workers
• Agribusiness Investors and Entrepreneurs
• Poultry Breeding and Hatchery Specialists
• Animal Nutritionists and Feed Specialists
• Livestock Production Experts
• Development Organizations and NGOs
• Researchers and Academicians
• Agricultural Engineers and Technologists
• Agricultural Project Managers
• Policy Makers and Government Officials
• Students and Graduates in Agriculture and Animal Sciences
• Sustainable Agriculture Consultants
• Food Security and Rural Development Practitioners

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Poultry Production and Management

1. Principles and concepts of poultry farming
2. Types and breeds of poultry birds
3. Poultry production systems and enterprise selection
4. Poultry industry trends and opportunities
5. Climate-smart poultry production systems
6. Challenges and future prospects in poultry farming

Case Study: Commercial poultry farming models for sustainable food production.

Module 2: Poultry Housing and Farm Infrastructure Management

1. Poultry housing systems and design principles
2. Environmental control and ventilation systems
3. Poultry equipment and automation technologies
4. Brooding and temperature management techniques
5. Lighting systems and poultry welfare standards
6. Farm sanitation and infrastructure maintenance practices

Case Study: Designing efficient poultry housing systems for improved productivity.

Module 3: Poultry Nutrition and Feed Management

1. Poultry nutritional requirements and feeding syste
2. Feed formulation and ration balancing techniques
3. Feed ingredients and quality assessment methods
4. Feeding management for broilers and layers
5. Water management and supplementation practices
6. Feed efficiency and cost optimization strategies

Case Study: Feed formulation strategies for reducing poultry production costs.

Module 4: Poultry Health Management and Biosecurity

1. Common poultry diseases and prevention methods
2. Vaccination programs and disease control strategies
3. Biosecurity measures in poultry production systems
4. Poultry health monitoring and record management
5. Antibiotic stewardship and responsible medication practices
6. Emergency preparedness and outbreak response planning

Case Study: Biosecurity management systems for preventing poultry disease outbreaks.

Module 5: Poultry Breeding, Hatchery, and Agribusiness Management

1. Poultry breeding and genetic improvement techniques
2. Hatchery management and chick production systems
3. Egg production and quality management
4. Poultry product marketing and value chain development
5. Financial management and poultry enterprise planning
6. Poultry waste management and environmental sustainability practices

Case Study: Integrated poultry agribusiness systems for income generation and food security.

Module 6: Climate Smart Poultry Farming and Innovation

1. Climate adaptation strategies in poultry farming
2. Sustainable poultry production and resource management
3. Precision livestock technologies in poultry production
4. Automation and digital monitoring systems in poultry farming
5. Monitoring and evaluation of poultry production systems
6. Emerging innovations and future trends in poultry agribusiness

Case Study: Smart poultry farming technologies for climate-resilient and sustainable poultry production.

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

5. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
6. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
7. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
8. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
9. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
10. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
11. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
12. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
13. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.