This AgriSETA-accredited course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to implement and monitor a comprehensive biosecurity plan within a dairy farming environment. With an emphasis on South African biosecurity challenges and regulatory frameworks, the course explores the risks associated with disease in dairy operations and the critical importance of preventive measures.

Learners will gain insight into animal, human, and operational components of biosecurity, and assess their current practices using a structured self-evaluation. The final component of the course guides participants through the development of a customized on-farm biosecurity plan to safeguard herd health and farm productivity.

The course requires practical hours to qualify for your accredited certificate. These hours can be obtained on a farm of the learner’s choice in their area that is willing and able to assist, or AgriSkills can attempt to assist via the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO).

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The following Unit Standard will be covered:

• Implement animal health and bio-security programs – US 116308 - NQF level 4 - 3 Credits