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The field of Monogastric Animals within AAP context encompasses three species i.e.  Poultry, Pigs and Ostriches.

Pigs and Poultry

These species provides the bulk of white meat which is often perceived as 'healthier' than red meat and, poultry the eggs a valuable source of dietary protein. 
These animals are generally easier to keep many are left to scavenge thus require relatively minimum management. Little, if any, land is needed, in which they can be housed over night, so it is feasible to keep them in villages and towns, as well are the more rural areas. 
Monogastric are one of the main players in the 'Livestock Revolution' which has been occurring worldwide over the past few decades. As human populations have increased, and people have become more concentrated in villages and towns, they have started to rear more pigs or poultry (particularly chickens). As a result, monogastrics are found almost everywhere.



POULTRY COURSES (OFFERED BY SAPA/ YTA)
SAPA/ YTA EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSES
VENUE: GARDEN LODGE, HONEYDEW, GAUTENG

1. Hatchery management
(3 day course)
4-6 October 2007
R3 800.00

The course is intended for hatchery managers. This course gives a good insight into incubation and hatchery practices for the breeder farm manager, fields’ men or experienced hatchery managers who wish to further develop their skills in incubation and in problem solving.


2. Commercial layer course
(3 day course)
4-6 October 2007
R3 800.00
The course is intended for commercial layer flock managers/ foreman, service managers and fields’ men from allied industries.


3. Improving day old chick quality
(3 day course)
8-10 October 2007
R3 800.00
The course is intended for breeder flock and hatchery farmers, broiler farm managers, service managers and fields’ men from associated industries as well as small farmers.


4. Broiler breeder flock management
(3 day course)
1-3 October, and 11-13 October 2007
R3 800.00
This course is intended for fields’ men, service managers and site managers involved in the management of breeder rearing/ laying flocks to increase understanding of modern techniques used to produce eggs for the hatchery.


5. Broiler flock Management
(3 day Course)
1-3 October, and 11-13 October 2007
R3 800.00

It is intended for broiler farm managers, foremen, and service managers and fields’ men from associated industries.


6. Poultry Production for senior managers and ancillary industries
(3 day course)
8-10 October 2007
R3 800.00

It is intended for middle and senior managers in poultry companies or ancillary trades who have corporate responsibilities for agricultural matters.
For more information contact SAPA at tel: 011 795 2150/ 75
                                                                   Fax: 011 795 3180



PIG COURSES
PRESENTED BY ARC- LIVESTOCK BUSINESS DIVISION, IRENE
1. INTRODUCTORY COURSE: PIG PRODUCTION
DATES                            COST               DURATION
12-14 June2007               R1 350              3 days
6 - 8 November 2007       R1 350              3 days

For more information contact:
Mrs. Eurika Joubert
Tel: 012 672 9076
Fax: 012 665 1563

For registration purposes contact:
Mrs. Annetjie Loubser
Tel: 012 672 9153
Fax: 012 665 1563
Cell: 083 285 4532

2. PIG AI (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION) COURSE
DATES                                    COST            DURATION
26- 28 June 2007                      R1 500            3days
28- 30 August 2007                   R1 500            3days
23 25 October 2007                   R1 500             3 days

For more information contact:
Mrs. Suzette Foss
Tel: 012 672 9258
Fax: 012 665 1604
Cell: 083 647 3762


Ostriches

Ostriches were once found over a much larger area in nature than they are today. Human development and encroachment on their habitat over the past half century has caused their population to decline and they are now found only in the African savannahs. One true species is recognized Struthio camelus and several subspecies.

The diet of ostriches in the wild may come as a surprise to many propagators who have never fed them anything but commercially produced food. The wild ones are primarily grazing animals, existing on a variety of plant and brush material. In many instances, succulent plants and fruits also make up a large portion of their diet as do small insects and lizards.

Ostrich are equipped with many advantageous features including excellent eye sight, large external ear canals, and powerful legs which allow speeds of up to 40 mph. Because of these features, mortalities in adult ostrich are not thought to be common.  

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