An-Najah Staff

Objectives:

              By the end of this course students will be able to :

1- Identify sheep and goats Breeds .

2- Learn the basic skills in raising and caring of sheep and goats.

3- Identify management practice in production , feeding and reproduction.

 Topics:                                                                                                     Weeks

1. Sheep and goats breeds                                                                   1-5
2. Sheep and goats housing and equipment .
3. Establishment of sheep and goats flock.
4. Reproduction in sheep and goats  .

First Exam

1. Lambs and kids rearing .                                                                 6-10
2. Lamb fattening.
3. Principles of sheep and goat nutrition.
4. Pastures.
5. Genetics improvement.

Second exam                                                                                          11-15

1. Milk Production.
2. Meat Production
3. Wool Production
4. Records

Final exam

Lab Topics :

Sheep and goats handling, milking , identification,  shearing, dipping, hoof care,  feeding, castrations, estrus synchronization , dehorning, sheep and goats aging .

 Grading system:

1. First exam                                            15 points

2. Second exam                                       15 points

3. Practical exam                                     30 points

4. Final exam                                           40 points

 Text:

Sheep Production Handbook . Sheep Industry Development Program, Inc. American Sheep Industry Association . 2000. SID ISBN: 80112-1414.

Lectures:

            Sunday , Tuesday                   11-12

            Thursday (Lab)                       10-12