25 Mar, 2026
Guy Amos0 commentsMarch 25, 2026Agriculture, Contract Farming Model, Dairy Farming, Economy Solution, Events, General News, Maternity, Pig Breeding, Professional Training & Project Study, Weaning

VAF Leads High-Impact Training Workshop in Collaboration with Key Agricultural Partners

Vision Agribusiness Farm Ltd (VAF) has launched a comprehensive training workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals in modern pig farming practices.

This impactful initiative is being conducted in collaboration with leading institutions including the Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors, Rwanda Agriculture Board, and Zipline, bringing together expertise, innovation, and practical solutions to transform livestock farming in Rwanda.

A Strong Focus on Practical Skills

Held at the VAF farm in Gicumbi District, the training is designed to equip participants with hands-on knowledge in key areas such as:

  • Swine reproduction
  • Artificial insemination (AI) in pigs
  • Estrous synchronization techniques

Participants are actively engaged in sessions that combine theory with real-world application, ensuring they gain skills they can confidently implement in their daily work.

📸 Participants during an interactive training session at VAF, showing strong focus and commitment to learning advanced pig farming techniques.

Certification and Professional Growth Opportunities

At the end of the training, all participants will be awarded certificates of completion, recognizing their newly acquired skills and competence in modern pig production.

Beyond certification, participants will also gain the opportunity to join the Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors, opening doors to:

  • Direct access to professional information and updates
  • Networking with fellow veterinary professionals
  • Exposure to new opportunities within the livestock sector

This creates a pathway for continuous learning and career growth in the veterinary field.

Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

The partnership with Rwanda Agriculture Board ensures alignment with national agricultural development goals, while collaboration with Zipline highlights the role of cutting-edge technology—such as drone-based delivery systems—in improving access to veterinary supplies and services.

Together, these collaborations enhance the quality and impact of the training, making it a truly forward-thinking initiative.

Building a Stronger Livestock Sector

Through this workshop, VAF continues to demonstrate its commitment to empowering farmers and veterinary professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to:

  • Improve pig genetics and productivity
  • Strengthen disease prevention and biosecurity
  • Promote sustainable livestock farming practices

By investing in people and partnerships, VAF is helping shape a more resilient and innovative agricultural future.

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13 Jul, 2021
VAF3 CommentsJuly 13, 2021Maternity

TAKING CARE OF ORPHARNED PIGLETS (kwita ku tugurube twapfushije nyina)

Taking care orphaned piglets

Orphan piglets

When a sow or gilt dies or dries-off and there is no chance of fostering piglets, an attempt can be made to raise them artificially. If piglets are orphaned at an early age (1–2 days) they can be treated as surplus piglets and raised accordingly. If orphaned at 1 week old or later, they can be placed on liquid diets for the first few days and then switched to dry meals (milk based). Colostrum diets are of limited value at this age and less sophisticated mixtures can be fed.

There are 6 essentials for piglets care :

  • Provide Warmth. When piglets are born, they need a warm, dry place to live.
  • Pile Up Bedding. For bedding, straw or hay works well, with wood chips underneath for absorption.
  • Feed Properly.
  • Address Rooting Behavior.
  • Control Parasites.
  • Prevent Anemia.

Orphan mixtures

These particular mixtures can be made up and then stored under refrigeration. At feeding time, the amount required can be warmed to blood heat. Piglets are fed as much as they can consume in about 3–5 minutes. A guide is start off at 10–20 mL per piglet and increase to 80–100 mL per piglet per feed (three to four times per day). The important thing is not to overfeed, as this will increase their susceptibility to scouring.

The mixtures are fed:

  • every 4 hours for the first and second days, i.e. six times per day;
  • every 6 hours for the third and fourth days, i.e. four times daily;
  • Every 8 hours, i.e. three times daily, until 10–14 days of age — at this stage, they should be handling dry feed which can entirely replace the milk mixture.

 

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3 Nov, 2020
e-Business Developers2 CommentsNovember 3, 2020Maternity

BREASTFEEDING

In Rwanda, the land become more scarce as the time come, we have to change mindset of many people for growing crops at small land by improved technologies and innovations and rearing animal for compensation to the agriculture sector , but also the animals that grows quicker than others and also that not require a wide space.

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