A report on Industrial Training/Internship at Lusenke Stock Farm.

Abstract

This internship was carried out in LUSENKE STOCK FARM (LAnGRC) NAGRC&DB in the period of 8 weeks from 28th Feb to 28th April 2022 The major objective was to link the theoretical knowledge learnt in class with the practical o the field that enables me to contribute technically to solving common farming problems that are facing farmers in the great Uganda. This can only be achieved if there is knowledge about proper techniques used for animal production improvement practices, the diagnosis of diseases in the field and use of drugs depending on the animal's diseases they treat, how to conduct amnesia. The industrial training at Lusenke Stock Farm attempted to provide practical skills, field practice and experience to enhance the theoretical knowledge that is learnt in class. Therefore, my objectives were to acquaint myself with;

a). The various animal husbandry practices and get hands on experience on animal welfare skills, b). The various breeds of dairy cattle, poultry, and pigs at Lusenke Stock Farm, c). Animal diseases, their signs, symptoms, and treatment, d). Methods of pest control used by farmers in the three enterprises, e). piggery and poultry management and to practically get some knowledge on Pregnancy. Diagnosis, Castration, ear tagging, Rectal prolapse treatment and so forth.