Animal Genetics Course
This course equips you with vital animal genetics knowledge for vet work in Botswana dairy farming. Develop breeding plans to lift milk yields, tackle hereditary hoof and leg issues, utilise herd records and tools like EBVs and BLUP, curb inbreeding, and safeguard long-term animal health, welfare, and profitability in small herds.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain essential skills in animal genetics to craft breeding strategies for small dairy herds, enhancing milk output while minimising hoof and leg problems. Master Mendelian and quantitative genetics principles, apply EBVs, BLUP, and selection indices, control inbreeding, analyse herd data and software results, and make informed ethical choices for sustained herd vitality and productivity.
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Develop skills
- Design effective dairy breeding plans balancing milk production, hoof health, and fertility.
- Utilise EBVs and BLUP to select AI sires that increase profits and reduce defects.
- Identify and classify hereditary hoof disorders in affected animals, carriers, and safe breeders.
- Monitor herd genetics using records, heritability formulas, and inbreeding measures over time.
- Manage genetic risks ethically to prevent lameness and maintain herd diversity.
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