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close this bookGuidelines and References: Livestock Training Component (Small Animal Husbandry) (Peace Corps, 1985, 302 p.)
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close this folderGeneral livestock
close this folderTraining objectives
View the documentA) Livestock development
View the documentB) Poultry production
View the documentC) Ducks and guinea fowl production
View the documentD) Swine production
View the documentE) Goat production
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View the documentOverview of livestock training
View the documentIntroduction to animal nutrition
View the documentIntroduction to feeds
View the documentLivestock feed rations
View the documentIntroduction to disease
View the documentLivestock production planning
View the documentLivestock production levels
View the documentSample livestock production scenario
View the documentSmall animal production assessment tool
View the documentFarm visits
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close this folderSwine
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View the documentReproductive cycle
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View the documentManagement techniques for the care of piglets
View the documentRecordkeeping and field notebook guide for swine
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close this folderSwine parasites
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close this folderSwine genetics
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close this folderRabbit nutrition
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View the documentCare of rabbits
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View the documentSlaughter, disease diagnosis, and pose mortem procedures
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View the documentBacterial diseases
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close this folderPoultry needs and nutrition
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View the documentSample ration
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View the documentPoultry disease
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close this folderComparative fowl raising
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A) Livestock development

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1. List the 5 components of livestock development.



2. List 5 examples (1 from each of the 5 components) that make an operation to be:



A. Low production



B. Moderate production



C. High production



3. Evaluate 3 livestock operations to determine the level of production and make management recommendations based on local conditions and resources



4. Participate in all scheduled field trips to local farms.



5. Describe the mayor steps of the research - extension chain.



6. Describe the major climatic zones, rainfall and cropping patterns, infrastructure, planting and harvest dates of forage crops, and common management practices for animals in your host country.



7. Give 2 method demos on a live stock technique or practice in accordance with guidelines from the staff.



8. Hand mix at least 1 feed ration.



9. Maintain a field notebook.