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Livestock Production certificate
Students seeking practical training in livestock production can earn a Livestock Production certificate.
Graduates of this program will be qualified to seek employment on dairy farms,
as government technicians, in other supply and livestock sectors, and in the
agri-service sectors. Some graduates start their own enterprises.
The one-year Livestock Production certificate program transfers completely to the two-year
Agriculture Technology diploma, Livestock Production option.
Graduates may also be able to transfer their Livestock Production certificate to
other Agriculture diploma programs.
Fees and additional costs
See the Fees and Other Costs section. In addition to tuition fees, you should budget approximately $1,500 for the year for textbooks, field trips, and supplies.
Program requirements
For entrance requirements and other details for all Agriculture Technology
programs, please see
this section.
Program outline
Semester I (Fall)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| AGRI 142 |
Agribusiness Principles |
|
| or BUS
100 |
Introduction to
Business |
3 |
| AGRI 163 |
Pest Biology and
Identification |
3 |
| AGRI 237 |
Introduction to
the Health and Nutrition of Farm Animals |
3 |
| AGRI 238 |
Equine Production
and Management |
3 |
| CMNS 125 |
Introduction to
Workplace Communication |
3 |
| In even-numbered years: |
|
| AGRI 239 |
Management and
Production of Beef, Sheep, and Goats |
3 |
| In odd-numbered years: |
|
| AGRI 256 |
Management and
Production of Poultry and Swine |
3 |
Semester II (Winter)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| AGRI 183 |
Farm and Equipment Safety |
3 |
| AGRI 192 |
Practicum I |
3 |
| AGRI 203 |
Fundamentals of
Pest Management |
3 |
| AGRI 204 |
Introduction to
Soils and Soil Fertility |
3 |
| AGRI 254 |
Ruminant Animal
Health |
3 |
| AGRI 328 |
Forage Crop Production:
Science and Practice |
3 |
| AGRI 331 |
Dairy Production and Management:
Science and Practice |
3 |
Qualified students who successfully complete the one-year Livestock Production certificate program may also opt to receive a
Milker Technician certificate by working in a milking parlour to fulfill the requirements for AGRI 192, Practicum I.
Note: Courses in artificial insemination and agricultural welding are recommended but not required. Information on outside agencies offering these courses can be obtained from the Agriculture Technology department. Approximate cost for these outside courses is $550.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the
course descriptions section.
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