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Organic Livestock Practices

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Course Description

10-090-120 ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRACTICES ...students learn how organic farmers manage livestock successfully. Principles covered include organic health care, strategies for reproduction, feeding, housing, and young stock. Review rules and organic certification standards.

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Define the role of animal domestication in human history
  2. Classify animals according to traits of domestication and biology
  3. Compare ruminant livestock management in organic and conventional systems
  4. Evaluate animal health and justify organic treatment options
  5. Assess basic animal reproduction & fertility
  6. Outline animal birthing process and newborn care
  7. Explore organic certification standards
  8. Evaluate on-farm management of different livestock
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Class list

2 classes found

  • Class Number: 10090120_2255_51490_01

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Hybrid
    Term:
    2025 Summer
    Hybrid
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  • Class Number: 10090120_2252_23249_01

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Hybrid
    Term:
    2025 Spring
    Session:
    8W2
    Hybrid
    -