Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course in Nairobi, Kenya
Classroom training in Nairobi · next cohort Nov 9, 2026 · from USD 1,500
Fish, poultry and livestock enterprises fail more often from avoidable losses than from poor markets: disease outbreaks, wasted feed, weak housing and missing records. Closing those gaps is the quickest route to higher margins and safer food. This five-day programme takes you through the practices that separate productive farms from struggling ones. You study pond construction and water quality for tilapia and catfish, layer and broiler flock management, and cattle, goat and sheep husbandry, with attention to feed formulation, feed conversion ratios, breeding selection and housing design.
Health sessions cover biosecurity, vaccination schedules, parasite control and responsible use of veterinary medicines, followed by farm records, costing and gross margin analysis so every decision can be tested against money. Farm managers, extension officers, livestock and fisheries officers, agribusiness owners, cooperative leaders and development project staff will find the material directly useful. Delivery is by classroom in major cities, online, or in-house at your own farm or organisation. You finish able to prepare a production improvement plan for each enterprise you manage. Participants receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
At a Glance
Training in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi is East Africa's business and diplomatic hub, and Vision Reach Global's home city.
More about training in Nairobi →- Format
- Classroom, in Nairobi
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 1,500 (KES 115,000)
- Next start dates
- Nov 9, 2026, Dec 7, 2026, Jan 4, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Airport
- Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), about 18 km from the city centre
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (UTC+3)
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES). Fees are listed in USD and KES.
- Business districts
- Upper Hill, Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD
About this course
Demand for fish, eggs, milk and meat is rising across Africa, yet many smallholder and commercial producers still lose a large share of their output to disease, poor nutrition and weak management. Higher feed costs and tighter food safety expectations from buyers mean that guesswork no longer pays. Producers who adopt tested practices and measure their performance are the ones who stay profitable.
This programme brings aquaculture, poultry and livestock under one practical framework. Participants begin with site selection, housing and infrastructure, then work through nutrition and feeding systems, breeding and replacement strategies, and the daily routines that keep animals healthy. Disease prevention is treated as a system of biosecurity, vaccination, hygiene and early detection rather than a series of emergency treatments. The later sessions address welfare, environmental management of manure and effluent, product handling, marketing, and the record keeping needed to calculate costs, margins and returns.
The learning style is applied. Participants calculate rations, review sample flock, herd and pond records, and diagnose problems from case descriptions. Each person leaves with a production improvement plan for the enterprise they manage or advise on.
Training Objectives
After the programme, participants will be able to:
- Select sites and design housing, ponds and pens suited to each species.
- Formulate and compare rations, and monitor feed conversion and growth performance.
- Manage water quality and stocking density in fish ponds and tanks.
- Plan flock and herd health programmes covering biosecurity, vaccination and parasite control.
- Apply breeding and replacement decisions that improve productivity.
- Handle manure, effluent and waste in an environmentally responsible way.
- Keep production records and calculate cost of production and gross margin.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants leave the programme with:
- A production improvement plan for their own fish, poultry or livestock enterprise.
- Worked ration and feed-cost calculations they can reuse on their farms.
- A biosecurity and vaccination calendar adapted to their species and location.
- Simple record sheets for growth, mortality, feed use and sales.
- A gross margin template for comparing enterprises and testing changes.
- Checklists for housing, pond and water quality inspection.
Training Methodology
Training is practical and tied to everyday decisions on the farm. It draws on:
- Illustrated technical presentations from experienced animal and fisheries specialists
- Ration, stocking and costing calculations done in small groups
- Case records from real ponds, flocks and herds for diagnosis exercises
- Photo and video review of housing and pond conditions
- Question-and-answer clinics on problems participants face at home
Day 1: Production Systems and Farm Planning
- Overview of aquaculture, poultry and livestock systems in Africa
- Site selection, layout and infrastructure planning
- Housing design for ventilation, space and welfare
- Selecting breeds, strains and fingerlings
- Setting production targets and benchmarks
Day 2: Aquaculture Management
- Pond construction, tanks and cage culture options
- Water quality parameters and how to monitor them
- Stocking density, feeding regimes and growth tracking
- Common fish diseases and prevention
- Harvest, handling and post-harvest quality
- Exercise: planning a tilapia or catfish production cycle
Day 3: Poultry Production
- Brooding, growing and laying management
- Broiler and layer feeding programmes
- Lighting, temperature and litter management
- Vaccination schedules and disease recognition
- Egg handling and processing for market
- Exercise: reading flock records and diagnosing underperformance
Day 4: Livestock Production and Nutrition
- Dairy and beef cattle, goat and sheep husbandry
- Forage production, conservation and supplementation
- Ration formulation and feed budgeting
- Breeding, calf and kid rearing, and replacement policy
- Parasite control and responsible use of veterinary medicines
- Manure and waste management
Day 5: Biosecurity, Records, Costing and Marketing
- Farm-level biosecurity and movement controls
- Animal welfare and food safety expectations of buyers
- Record keeping systems for all three enterprises
- Cost of production and gross margin analysis
- Marketing options, contracts and group selling
- Presenting the production improvement plan
The programme is intended for people who run, advise or finance animal and fish production, including:
- Farm managers and commercial livestock producers
- Poultry and fish farm owners and supervisors
- County and district agricultural, fisheries and livestock extension officers
- Agribusiness entrepreneurs and cooperative managers
- Animal health assistants and para-veterinary workers
- Project officers in agricultural development programmes
- Agricultural lending officers and insurers who appraise farm enterprises
- Feed and input suppliers who advise farmers
On completing the programme with full attendance and the practical exercises, participants receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
The certificate confirms attendance and participation, and may be added to professional development records.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500Viewing- 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 Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course in Nairobi
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course runs as classroom training in Nairobi, Kenya, in Monday-to-Friday cohorts that start every four weeks. The venue, daily timings and joining details are sent in your Joining Instructions email ahead of the start date.
The next Nairobi cohort starts on November 9, 2026, and a new intake follows every four weeks. Pick a date under "Upcoming sessions in Nairobi" above and click Register; your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
The classroom fee for Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course in Nairobi is USD 1,500 per delegate, covering tuition and course materials. Register 3 or more delegates together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically.
Yes. Besides Nairobi, Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course runs as classroom training in Mombasa, Naivasha, Kisumu, and Machakos. It also runs as live online training you can join from anywhere in Kenya, and in-house at your organisation's own premises.
Yes — Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production Training Course can be delivered at your offices in Nairobi or at a venue you choose, on dates that suit your team, with case studies tailored to your sector. Message our training advisors to request a proposal.
By the end of the Best Practices in Aquaculture, Poultry & Livestock Production programme, you'll be able to select sites and design housing, ponds and pens suited to each species, formulate and compare rations, and monitor feed conversion and growth performance, manage water quality and stocking density in fish ponds and tanks, and plan flock and herd health programmes covering biosecurity, vaccination and parasite control. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is intended for people who run, advise or finance animal and fish production, including: Farm managers and commercial livestock producers, Poultry and fish farm owners and supervisors, County and district agricultural, fisheries and livestock extension officers, Agribusiness entrepreneurs and cooperative managers, Animal health assistants and para-veterinary workers, Project officers in agricultural development programmes, Agricultural lending officers and insurers who appraise farm enterprises, and Feed and input suppliers who advise farmers.
Best Practices in 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.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Best Practices in 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.
Best Practices in 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.
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