Calf and Heifer Care - Certificate
Discover the basic skills needed to become an effective member of the Calf Care Team on a dairy facility. Learn about key management techniques to provide the best environment (low stress handling, nutrition, health) for optimum calf/heifer growth and performance.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $2,399, Books: $166, Supplies: $150
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
Course Descriptions
Proper cattle handling and restraint techniques will be demonstrated. Optimal feed, water and ventilation needs discussed. Compliance with industry standards of animal welfare and record keeping will be studied.
Course Typically Offered: FallStudents will learn physiology and anatomy of the reproductive organs and the utilization of reproductive protocols for increased breeding success. Learn artificial insemination techniques and how genomics work and genomic applications. Utilize sexed semen and cross breeding practices.
Course Typically Offered: SpringThis course will focus on the feeding and management of dairy replacement calves from birth through puberty, breeding, and gestation. There will also be emphasis on the feeding and management of dry cows through calving. Students will also review facility requirements and husbandry techniques for these classes of livestock. (Prerequisite: 10-091-329, Livestock Housing and Equipment)
Course Typically Offered: FallThis course covers ruminant nutrition from calf to milking animal. Utilize forage analysis to balance rations. Learn basic ration formulations utilizing computer software and the pros and cons of various feed stuffs utilized in the dairy industry.
Course Typically Offered: Fall