| Module code | PVK 800 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | Specialised study of the management of hatcheries, broiler and layer production units, broiler breeding parent farms, ostriches, cage bird, game bird and waterfowl units, as well as threatened species in conservation programmes. Planning of production units and facilities. Determining ventilation requirements, disease control and biosecurity systems. Product quality, marketing and promotion of birds and their products. Computer aided management systems and product projection. Execution of projects in certain areas of specialisation. Studies aimed at optimising production efficiency and minimising risk. |
| Module credits | 15.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 1 lecture per week, 1 discussion class per week |
| Language of tuition | English |
| Academic organisation | Animal and Wildlife Sciences |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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