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Welcome to our Tailor-Made Training program, a specialized and meticulously crafted educational experience designed to meet your company's unique needs involved in sheep management and reproduction. This program offers an in-depth exploration of advanced topics in sheep care, health management, and reproductive strategies, ensuring that participants acquire the expertise required to excel in their roles. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and field visits, participants will gain a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges in sheep husbandry, equipping them with valuable skills to enhance flock health, reproductive success, and overall performance. Join us on this tailored journey to elevate your sheep management capabilities and make a meaningful impact in the field.

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5 days course

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Introduction to Sheep Management and Reproduction - Reproductive Management in Sheep

Field visits to sheep farms with group discussions
Signs and management of heat stress in sheep
Reproductive management in sheep (ewe/ram)
Techniques for estrus synchronization
Fertility assessment and breeding strategies

Special Topics in Reproduction - Animal Health Management and General Examination

Polycystic ovarian syndrome in sheep
Addressing reproductive challenges in sheep
Practical exercises on reproductive management
Introduction to flock health measures
General small ruminant medicine
Skills to obtain appropriate case history
General physical exam and identifying abnormalities

Gastrointestinal and Central Nervous System Disorders - Respiratory and Integumentary System Health

Small ruminant health problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of central nervous system disorders
Group discussions and case studies
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of respiratory disorders in sheep and goats
Disorders of the integumentary system and mastitis in sheep and goats
Special focus on udder health

Genital and Urinary Tract Issues - Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) and Outbreak Management

Genital and urinary tract problems in sheep with special attention to abortion
Practical management strategies
Neonatal lamb management to prevent mortalities
Recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TADs
Surveillance, monitoring, and outbreak investigation
Strategies for preventing disease outbreaks in sheep

Ruminant Feed and Nutrition - Animal Breeding and Genetic Improvement

Understanding sheep nutrition and dietary requirements
Analysis of feed components and nutrient content
Biological treatments and their impact on agricultural by-products
Fibber digestibility and UAE’s desert roughage
Visiting sheep breeding and genetic improvement sites
Reviewing production and genetic improvement records
Cognitive and technical assessment of trainees
Selecting animals for genetic improvement and evaluating external characteristics
Principles of building a genetic improvement program and avoiding inbreeding
Implementing a detailed genetic improvement plan
Practical training on genetic improvement techniques
Introduction to genetic fingerprinting and selection based on the genetic map
Consultation report submission and closing remarks

Animal Care Pro: Tailor-Made Training for Superior Sheep Management

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