Training on Animal Feed Formulation
Master animal feed formulation with practical skills in animal nutrition, ration balancing, feed quality, and cost-effective feeding strategies to improve lives
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Effective animal feed formulation is essential for improving livestock productivity, enhancing animal health, and reducing production costs. This five-day course equips participants with practical knowledge and skills in animal nutrition, feed ingredient evaluation, ration formulation, feed processing, and quality assurance. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to formulate balanced, cost-effective feeds for different livestock species while promoting sustainable and profitable livestock production.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Livestock Farmers and Farm Managers
- Animal Nutritionists
- Feed Mill Managers and Technicians
- Veterinarians and Animal Health Professionals
- Agricultural Extension Officers
- Dairy, Poultry, and Pig Production Managers
- Agribusiness Entrepreneurs
- Researchers and Academics
- Government Officers in Livestock and Agriculture
- NGOs and Development Organizations supporting livestock production
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of animal nutrition and feed formulation.
- Evaluate feed ingredients based on nutritional composition and economic value.
- Formulate balanced rations for various livestock species.
- Apply feed processing, quality control, and safety management techniques.
- Optimize feed costs while improving livestock performance and productivity.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition and Feed Resources
- Principles of animal nutrition
- Nutrient requirements for livestock
- Digestive systems and feed utilization
- Classification of feed ingredients
- Evaluation of conventional and alternative feed resources
Module 2: Feed Formulation Principles and Ration Development
- Balanced ration formulation
- Least-cost feed formulation techniques
- Nutrient balancing methods
- Manual and computer-assisted feed formulation
- Feed additives and nutritional supplements
Module 3: Species-Specific Feed Formulation
- Poultry feed formulation
- Dairy and beef cattle ration formulation
- Pig feed formulation
- Sheep and goat nutrition
- Practical feed formulation exercises
Module 4: Feed Processing, Quality Assurance, and Feed Safety
- Feed manufacturing processes
- Feed milling and processing technologies
- Feed storage and handling
- Feed quality control and laboratory analysis
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and feed safety standards
Module 5: Feed Economics, Sustainable Feeding Systems, and Practical Applications
- Feed cost analysis and budgeting
- Feed efficiency and profitability
- Sustainable and climate-smart feeding strategies
- Feed formulation software applications
- Case studies and development of livestock feeding plans
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Formulate balanced and cost-effective animal feeds.
- Apply animal nutrition principles to improve livestock productivity.
- Evaluate feed ingredients and optimize feed efficiency.
- Implement feed quality and safety best practices.
- Make informed decisions that enhance farm performance and profitability.
Organizational Impact
- Improving livestock productivity and feed efficiency.
- Reducing feed costs through effective formulation techniques.
- Strengthening feed quality assurance and safety practices.
- Enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.
- Building staff capacity in sustainable feed and nutrition management.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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