The Cayman Islands Agricultural Society is presenting animal sciences and husbandry workshops throughout the fall to teach farmers and interested individuals skills to improve the quality of livestock care in the Cayman Islands.
Beginning 29 September and running until 8 December, visiting university professors and local industry professionals will teach topics including animal uses and handling, nutrition, slaughter, reproduction and health care. The courses cover both large farm animals, as well as poultry and domesticated species such as cats and dogs.
Complete cost of the workshops is CI$150. A certificate is granted upon successful completion of the course work.
The fall courses, which are set for Thursday evenings from 7 to 9pm, are expected to be followed up with additional sessions to be determined in the future.
Workshop locations include sessions at St. Matthew’s University Regatta Park on West Bay Road and also at the Cayman Islands Agricultural Society pavilion near Savannah. Field trips are scheduled to Old Brown Ranch and Rankin’s Farms.
Specific workshop topics include animal uses and handling; genetics and breed selection; animal nutrition; slaughter practices; internal parasites in goats; animal reproduction 1 and 2; health and husbandry in small animals, equine, pigs and cattle; poultry husbandry and backyard practices.
The courses are offered by the Cayman Islands Agricultural Society in collaboration with St. Matthew’s University, the Department of Agriculture and the Cayman Islands Veterinary Medical Association.
For more information, contact Kerry Forbes-Townsend at 947-3696 or by email at [email protected]
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