We offer you the most comprehensive program on the market to bring extensive livestock management to the same level as clinical and sanitary practice, offering your clients the highest quality in both services” 

The postgraduate diploma in Alternative Production Economics and Genetic Resource Management in Extensive Farming Systems has a comprehensive program that covers the broadest spectrum of species and breeds used in Animal Production in Extensive Systems. Not only is in-depth and specialized attention paid to the most common productions, but also to other much less common but highly relevant productions, which demand a greater degree of specialization from professionals in the area. 

Likewise, the degree of knowledge and professional experience of the program's professors allows them to deal with very specific productions, where it is very difficult to access levels of specialization, except for the small number of people who have had the opportunity to develop their knowledge within the scope of this type of livestock farming. 

This program is the most specialized since the development of each subject is structured according to the knowledge and experience of the teaching team, avoiding generalist voluntarism which, although it can provide acceptable global visions, lacks the capacity to study in depth each and every one of the subjects that need to be addressed with the highest quality. 

The high levels of knowledge provided by the faculty in the areas of economics, genetics and animal breeding contribute decisively to consolidate and expand knowledge in two areas that are absolutely fundamental to achieve success in the management of extensive livestock production. 

Immerse yourself in this education of the highest educational quality, which will allow you to face the future challenges of Alternative Production Economics and Genetic Resource Management in Extensive Farming Systems ”

This postgraduate diploma in Alternative Production Economics and Genetic Resource Management in Extensive Farming Systems contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Case studies presented by experts in the management of veterinary centers
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• New developments in Alternative Production Economics and Genetic Resource Management in Extensive Farming Systems
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the Economics and Genetic Resources Management of Poultry Farming in Extensive Systems
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge in Alternative Production Economics and Genetic Resource Management in Extensive Farming Systems ”  

It includes, in its teaching staff, professionals belonging to the field of extensive livestock farming, who contribute to this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. To do so, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by recognized experts in Extensive Livestock Management. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

A 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Alternative Production Economics and Genetic Resource Management in Extensive Farming Systems is oriented to facilitate the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector.

Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve professional success as well”  

General Objectives  

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of extensive livestock production
• Analyze the economic bases of the factors of production in extensive livestock farming
• Examine the general financial bases in extensive livestock farming
• Presenting the income statement in an extensive livestock enterprise
• Determine the economic flows in a company of this nature
• Examine equity and financial concepts
• Establish the concept of biodiversity and genetic diversity
• Analyze the current world situation of animal genetic resources
• Develop programs for the conservation of endangered livestock populations
• Develop programs to promote extensive populations of different livestock species
• Analyze the evolution of hunting activity in the last century
• Evaluate the importance of each of the hunting species at present
• Importance in the market of meat from game species
• Define the current situation of the horse industry and analyze each of the productions
• Study in depth the life and habits of bees
• Mastering the techniques for handling them
• Identify and control the main dangers to bees
• Manage the procedures for obtaining quality products derived from this practice

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Economic Aspects Related to Extensive Livestock Farming

• Analyze economic-financial analysis techniques
• Present and develop concepts related to viability
• Define the rules of economic analysis
• Lay the foundations of financial analysis
• Determine the main economic and financial ratios to be considered
• Evaluate these ratios in the field of extensive livestock farming
• Establish heritage parameters
• Generate the economic-financial debate within this framework

Module 2. Genetic Resources of Extensive Populations and Programs for Improvement and Promotion of the Different Breeds

• Analyze the importance of biodiversity for the sustainability of the planet
• Evaluate the molecular tools available for the analysis of genetic diversity
• Propose criteria for the distribution of economic resources for the maintenance of the various endangered populations
• Identify the available conservation methods for the populations
• Determine the objectives and selection criteria in the different improvement and conservation programs
• Examine the methods of identification of individuals and parentage controls available to support selection and conservation programs
• Present the yield control programs for the various stocks
• Develop the methodology for carrying out genetic evaluations of candidate breeders

Module 3. Extensive Production: Hunting and Equine

• Present a detailed study of the game species
• Develop an analysis of the most representative hunting modalities
• Evaluate the importance of meat production of game species
• Establishing the types of game farms that currently exist
• Current analysis of the horse industry
• Specify the racial base that is currently present and their aptitudes
• Evaluate the impact of the world economy on both hunting and equine production

Module 4. Beekeeping 

• Investigate the morphology, anatomy and physiology of each of the castes that make up the hive
• Study in depth the ethological behavior of bees, in order to reach a deep knowledge of them
• Identify the main problems affecting the queen
• Study the pollination process in depth and quantify its importance
• Investigate in the field of melliferous flora
• Identify the different species and breeds of bees
• Analyze and identify the different materials used for each of the tasks performed in this practice
• Deepen the knowledge of integrated hive health management to preserve the health of bees
• Evaluate the different extraction processes of the numerous products obtained from beekeeping 

A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"