Training Program

MLAF is conducting training program through “Model Livestock Institute Dhaka”, which is affiliated by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) under the Technical Education Act, 1967 (E, P. Act NO. 1 of 1967), Section-3. The institute code is 50602. Our goal is to establish a leading training center in Bangladesh focused on building capacity in the livestock sector. We aim to achieve the following objectives:

a) Provide high-quality education through “Certificate in Animal Health and Production” and “Certificate in Poultry Farming.”

b) Organize short-term and customized training programs on livestock management, primary treatments, artificial insemination, aquaculture, and related subjects.

c) Create sustainable self-employment opportunities for both men and women.

d) Develop modern farmers and increase the number of entrepreneurs in the livestock sector.

Ongoing Training Program

1. Certificate Courses Program

Certificate in Animal Health and Production (Total 41 credits)
Certificate in Poultry Farming (Total 40 credits)

Course Duration: 1 year (including 2 semesters) + 2 months Internship.

1st semester: July – December; 2nd semester: January – June

Admission requirements: Minimum S.S.C. or equivalent pass

Course curriculum of ‘Certificate in Animal Health and Production’

Semester	Name of subject	Credit		Marks
1st (6 months)	Anatomy	2	2	100+100
	Physiology	2	2	100+100
	Ruminant Animal Production	2	2	100+100
	Animal Reproduction (AI)	2	2	100+100
	Pathology and Parasitology	2	2	100+100
2nd (6 months)	Introductory Pharmacology	2	2	100+100
	Non-Ruminant Production	2	2	100+100
	Livestock Business	2	2	100+100
	Animal Microbiology and Diseases	2	2	100+100
	Rural livestock entrepreneurship	2	1	100+50
	Internship (2 months)	0	2	100
Total		41		2050

Course curriculum of ‘Certificate in Poultry Farming’

Semester	Name of subject	Credit		Marks
1st (6 months)	Anatomy and Embryology	2	1	100+50
	An Introduction to Poultry Science	2	1	100+50
	Physiology	2	1	100+50
	Parasitology	2	1	100+50
	Family Poultry Production	2	1	100+50
	Microbiology	2	1	100+50
2nd (6 months)	Broiler Production and Management	2	2	100+100
	Layer Production and Management	2	2	100+100
	Duck and Quail Production	2	2	100+100
	Poultry Diseases, Biosecurity and Pathology	2	2	100+100
	Poultry Business Management	2	2	100+100
Total	Internship (2 months)	0	2	100
Total		40		2000

2. Short-Term Training Program

This short-term training program aims to provide livestock farmers and related professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their practices, ensuring better productivity, health, and sustainability in livestock farming.

Animal production and health management
Dairy farm management
Poultry hatchery management
Artificial insemination of farm animal
Aquaculture

Course Duration: 2 to 6 months.

3. Need-based Training Program

This training program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of livestock farmers, animal health workers, and agricultural extension workers. The program is flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of the participants, ranging from a brief 1-day workshop to an intensive 30-day course.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Livestock Management

Module 2: Nutrition and Feeding

Module 3: Health Management

Module 4: Breeding and Reproduction

Module 5: Housing and Farm Infrastructure

Module 6: Record Keeping and Farm Economics

Module 7: Sustainable Livestock Farming Practices

Module 8: Advanced Topics

Technology in Livestock Farming
Value Addition
Animal Welfare

Course Duration: Depend on need and requirements 1 to 30 days

Short-term Workshops: 1-3 days focused on specific topics.
Intermediate Courses: 7-15 days covering multiple aspects in moderate depth.
Comprehensive Training: 20-30 days for in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience.

Practical Sessions:

Hands-on Training
Field Visits

Enrollment and Fees:

Registration Process: Interested participants can register online or at designated centers
Course Fees: Based on the duration and depth of the training program
Financial Aid: Financial assistance may be available for eligible participants

Female Livestock Assistant Training

A field training
Build confidence and develop expertise in laboratory
Farmer’s awareness and capacity Building