From inspiring courses and trainings to tailor-made advice, for goat farmers, as well as for on-farm consultants, vets and feed mills. At CaproSkills everything revolves around knowledge transfer, but above all around practical applicability of knowledge and skills. Also we learn more about goats every day, partly by conducting research at our innovation center De Mekkerhof in The Netherlands.
Our consultancy services
Sometimes everything seems right in theory, while in the barn things do not go as planned. In the end, the goats tell us the truth. It doesn’t always turn out in practice the way we expected. Years of practical on-farm experience worldwide can make a difference. We offer tailor-made advice, completely aligned to your needs. This is also possible in the form of a subscription. Our team specializes in kid rearing, transition management around kidding/lambing, fertility and artificial insemination and goat nutrition. But we also regularly provide support, for example, in the preparation of data analysis and animal health issues.
Our training possibilities
We provide various courses and trainings in cooperation with our partners. Due to the wide variety of topics (general or specific about a certain subject) we can adapt it to your main goals and questions. The courses can be followed by (new) employees, goat farmers, consultants and veterinarians. Again, it is possible to tailor a course to suit your needs, with us coming to the farm, feed mill or company if desired.
Are you passionated about dairy goat farming? Do you want to improve your goat knowledge even more and do you prefer to do this in small groups with a lot of interaction? Then our training program might just be what you are looking for! The trainings can be tailor made and locations can be adapted to the origin of the participants. Also online trainings are an option.
From cycle to success. In the morning, we will dive into some theory, covering key topics such as working mechanisms of fertility hormones, the hormonal cycle and how we can influence this. In the afternoon, you’ll learn and practice the technique of artificial insemination yourself.
A full day of topics including prolonged lactation, udder health, hoof trimming, stress reduction, vaccinations and animal health. The ideal deep-dive for both you and the milkers on your farm.
How does digestion work in the various organs of the gastrointestinal tract? Gain insight into different feed types and learn how management influences feed intake and ration composition.
The transition from late pregnancy to the start of lactation is a critical phase for dairy goats. This training focuses on key risk factors during the transition period, with specials emphasis on transition nutrition. Learn how to prevent issue like ketosis – and what to do if problems arise.
A practical afternoon centred on hands-on learning. You’ll practice recognizing different fetal positions through touch and learn the steps needed to assist in a healthy birth.
Healthy kids are the foundation of your business. This interactive day includes topics like colostrum management, early detection and prevention of health issues, and effortless weaning of your kids.
How do you recognize pregnancy, false pregnancy or non-pregnant goat ? The morning covers theory on hormones and fertility, and in the afternoon, we will head into the barn to practice pregnancy checking by ultrasound.
In this training, we explore the internal anatomy of a dairy goat and lamb. What do the various organs look like? How do they function? And how do we keep them healthy? Special attention will be give to rumen health.
Strong team, strong business. But how do you build that? This training includes brainstorming around your communication style, practical tools for structured planning (like an annual schedule) and tackling organizational challenges.
How do you keep the lungs of your goats and kids healthy? Learn to assess your barn’s climate and understand which values to aim for. Get practical tips on ventilation and how to manage climate computer settings effectively.
Cost for a half-day training: €195 excluding VAT (including coffee/tea)
Cost for a full day: €350 excluding VAT (including coffee/tea/lunch)
*If you attend two half-day training sessions on the same day, we will of course provide lunch!
Training location: This will be tailored to the participants’ origin, unless otherwise stated above.
Only for Dutch goat farmers: As part of the Sustainable Goat Dairy Chain, 5 points are awarded per training session.
Customized training sessions
Need a different topic? Please let us know! Training sessions can also be held at your location, for example, for colleagues or employees. The content of the training can be determined together.
Many options are available in consultation. Don’t hesitate to contact Anne-Riet Boerenkamp at +31 6 – 13 91 54 65 or a.boerenkamp@caprogoat.com. Trainings can be completely custom made and be provided on your preferred location.
Animal management system with a modern, real-time dashboard. All aspect of the herd and individual goat can be recorded.
Practical goat knowledge database, with topics like animal health, nutrition, transition period and kidding down, fertility, long lactation milking and kid rearing.
Specific knowhow and advice on goat nutrition. Essential nutritional products, like premixes, with added value for milk production and health. Adapted to circumstances and possibilities of your country and farm.
The CaproBolus monitors the animal 24/7 from the inside, with accurate measurements of temperature, drinking behaviour, activity, and rumen pH (optional).
Products with proven results, essential for success and practical use in the barn
Capro finds it very valuable to have partners. All our partners have passion for goats. An international network is formed, in which all knowledge and skills regarding goat farming come together.
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