Live Online Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 9, 2026 · from USD 800
Animal protein demand is rising across Africa, and well-run fish, poultry and livestock enterprises can be among the most profitable activities in agriculture. Margins are thin, though: feed is usually the largest production cost, disease can wipe out a flock or pond in days, and poor records hide which units actually make money. Five days of applied sessions address these risks directly. Aquaculture topics cover site selection, pond and cage systems for tilapia and catfish, stocking density, water quality monitoring for dissolved oxygen, ammonia and pH, and feeding to a target feed conversion ratio.
Poultry sessions deal with broiler and layer management, brooding, housing, lighting, vaccination against diseases such as Newcastle and Gumboro, and farm biosecurity. Livestock modules address dairy, beef, goat and sheep husbandry, fodder, silage and pasture, breeding and herd health. Enterprise budgets, record-keeping and market planning close the week. Farm managers, livestock and fisheries extension officers, agripreneurs, agricultural lenders and food security programme staff will benefit. Participants can then plan production cycles and judge whether an enterprise is viable. Delivery is classroom, online or in-house, with a CPD-accredited certificate.
At a Glance
How Live Online Training Works
Live online training, led by a trainer in real time, for participants anywhere.
More about live online training →- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 800 (KES 80,000)
- Next start dates
- Nov 9, 2026, Dec 7, 2026, Jan 4, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
Fish farming, commercial poultry and improved livestock keeping offer a route to higher incomes, better nutrition and jobs for young people, and they attract strong interest from investors, governments and development programmes. Yet many new enterprises fail within their first few cycles because of avoidable mistakes in site choice, feeding, disease control and financial planning. Practical, science-based husbandry knowledge is what separates productive units from costly ones.
The Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course covers three production systems side by side, so participants can compare their requirements, risks and returns. Each system is followed from setup through stocking or placement, feeding, health management and harvest or marketing. Common threads run across all three: nutrition and feed formulation, biosecurity, animal welfare, environmental management, record-keeping and the economics of production. The final day brings these together into enterprise planning and integrated farming systems.
Teaching combines technical briefings with calculation exercises, case farms and disease scenario work. Participants leave with production plans and budgets that can be applied on their own farms or used to advise others.
Training Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Select sites and production systems for pond, cage or tank aquaculture.
- Monitor and manage the water quality parameters that drive fish growth and survival.
- Run broiler and layer flocks from brooding to market or the end of lay.
- Design vaccination and biosecurity programmes for poultry and livestock units.
- Formulate feeding plans and calculate feed conversion ratios for each enterprise.
- Manage dairy, beef and small ruminant herds for breeding, health and productivity.
- Prepare enterprise budgets and production records to assess profitability.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants depart with practical tools they can use on the farm:
- A production cycle plan for one fish, poultry or livestock enterprise.
- A biosecurity and vaccination calendar adapted to their unit.
- A water quality monitoring routine and record sheet for fish ponds.
- Feed budgets and feed conversion ratio calculations.
- An enterprise budget showing costs, revenue and break-even point.
- A simple set of production and health records for daily use.
Training Methodology
The programme is technical and practical, combining:
- Short technical briefings from experienced animal production specialists
- Calculation exercises on stocking rates, feed budgets and gross margins
- Disease and biosecurity scenarios drawn from real farm situations
- Case farms illustrating successful and failed enterprises
- Group production planning for participants' own enterprises
Day 1: Aquaculture Systems and Fish Production
- Site selection, pond construction and cage and tank systems
- Tilapia and catfish biology and production cycles
- Fingerling sourcing, stocking density and grading
- Water quality: dissolved oxygen, temperature, ammonia and pH
- Feeding regimes and feed conversion ratio
- Harvesting, handling and post-harvest care of fish
Day 2: Poultry Production and Flock Management
- Broiler, layer and improved indigenous chicken systems
- Housing, brooding, lighting and ventilation
- Feeding programmes and feed quality
- Egg production management and flock records
- Vaccination programmes for Newcastle disease, Gumboro and other common threats
- Exercise: planning a broiler production cycle
Day 3: Dairy, Beef and Small Ruminant Husbandry
- Breed selection for dairy, beef, goats and sheep
- Fodder production, silage making and pasture management
- Ration balancing and dry season feeding
- Breeding, artificial insemination and calving management
- Milk hygiene and milking practice
- Housing and animal welfare
Day 4: Animal Health, Biosecurity and Environmental Management
- Common diseases and parasite control across species
- Farm biosecurity zones, protocols and visitor control
- Working with veterinary services and disease reporting
- Responsible antimicrobial use and residue risks
- Manure, effluent and waste management
- Scenario work: responding to a disease outbreak
Day 5: Enterprise Economics and Integrated Farming
- Production records and key performance indicators
- Enterprise budgets, gross margins and break-even analysis
- Market research, buyers and value addition
- Integrated systems linking fish, poultry, livestock and crops
- Financing and scaling a production enterprise
- Personal farm or advisory plan presentation
This hands-on programme is suited to people producing animal products or supporting those who do, including:
- Commercial and smallholder farm owners and managers
- Livestock, veterinary and fisheries extension officers
- Agripreneurs planning fish, poultry or livestock ventures
- Agricultural officers in national and local government
- Programme officers on food security and livelihoods projects
- Agricultural loan officers and agribusiness investors
- Farm supervisors and production staff
- Youth and women's group leaders running farm enterprises
Completion of all sessions and the practical exercises earns each participant a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Online Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production programme, you'll be able to select sites and production systems for pond, cage or tank aquaculture, monitor and manage the water quality parameters that drive fish growth and survival, run broiler and layer flocks from brooding to market or the end of lay, and design vaccination and biosecurity programmes for poultry and livestock units. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
This hands-on programme is suited to people producing animal products or supporting those who do, including: Commercial and smallholder farm owners and managers, Livestock, veterinary and fisheries extension officers, Agripreneurs planning fish, poultry or livestock ventures, Agricultural officers in national and local government, Programme officers on food security and livelihoods projects, Agricultural loan officers and agribusiness investors, Farm supervisors and production staff, and Youth and women's group leaders running farm enterprises.
Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production starts November 9, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Applied Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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