Year I Required Courses
Credits
| AE | 202 | Business Records and Reporting | 3 |
| Learn double entry accounting. Use computerized accounting system for data entry and financial statement preparation. Study cash and accrual methods. Examine features of income taxation for the farm business. | |||
| AN | 124 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Covers gross and functional anatomy and physiology of farmed livestock species, using systems approach, to assist with understanding how animals work, move, heal, and live. | |||
| AN | 133 | Animal Handling, Welfare and Ethics | 3 |
| Introduction to safe handling and restraint of large animals in clinical and field settings. Handler safety, assessment of humane treatment and housing of animal discussed in lab and lectures. Assigned individual animals and required to work with herds and flocks. Welfare and ethics discussions address production, recreation, research, draft and companion animal industries. Minimum grade of C required to progress to VE 222 Clinics Practice II. | |||
| AN | 212 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| Investigate principles of nutrition for large animals. Each nutrient class discussed in relation to function, deficiency and requirements in the body. Nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth, and production applied through formulation of diets for beef, dairy, swine, and horses. Work through practical feeding programs based on economics and available feeds. | |||
| AN | 239 | Reproductive Physiology | 3 |
| Covers anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems with emphasis on farm animal species. Topics include hormones and control of male and female reproduction, puberty, estrous cycles, ovulation, fertilization, pregnancy, parturition, and management of physiological factors affecting reproductive efficiency. | |||
| AN | 261 | Principles of Leadership | 3 |
| Course description not available. | |||
| CO | 138 | Agricultural Communications | 3 |
| Oral and written communication as relates to agricultural community. Oral assignments focus on program specific topics, employment issues and interview skills. Written assignments, all program specific, focus on literature searches, resumes, business letters and report writing. | |||
| CR | 170 | General Agronomy | 3 |
| Overview of soils and plant science. Introduction to aspects of soil management that affect plant growth as well as current issues in soil conservation. Combined with study of parts of the plant, functions and how they develop. Integration of soil properties and management with plant growth prepare for further study in area of agricultural plant management. | |||
| MA | 100 | Applied Problem Solving | 3 |
| Topics include basic arithmetic concepts and basic algebra. | |||
| VE | 102 | Introduction to Diseases and Treatments | 3 |
| Introduces causes of diseases in farm animals, including infectious disease transmission, clinical signs, and control. Fundamentals of immunology, vaccination, and general maintenance of health emphasized. Basic pharmacological principles, drug administration, and selected pharmaceuticals covered. Emphasis on correct handling and administration of drugs including drug safety and withdrawal times. Intended to provide current information regarding recognition and prevention of common diseases of farm livestock with major emphasis on cattle (beef and dairy) and minor emphasis on sheep, swine and horses. Common farm animal diseases examined including initiating causes, clinical signs, treatment and prevention. | |||
Year II Required Courses
Credits
| AE | 230 | Farm Financial Management | 3 |
| Students learn to use concepts and tolls of economics and financial management as they apply to farming. A large part of the course consists of assignments dealing with time principles, economic analysis, finanacial analysis, budgeting and other management tools. Some assignments use computer programs. Prerequisite: AE 202. | |||
| An | 105 | Genetics of Livestock | 3 |
| This is a basic genetics course that provides a background for for animal breeding. The physical basis of heredity variations in economic traits of animals, principles of selection, breeding systems and the general effects of various breeding systems are studied. | |||
| AN | 260 | Livestock Marketing and Sales | 3 |
| This course encompasses all aspects of market trends, issues, and financial matters related to the marketing of livestock. This includes breakevens analysis, supply chain management, and value added marketing. Commercial replacement heifer, retained ownership, and purebred sales and marketing are discussed. | |||
| AN | 346 | Stockman's Practices | 3 |
| This is a practical hands-on course that utilizes the College farm animals with respect to common livestock health procedures. Emphasis is placed on the routine veterinary medical aspects in the management of livestock enterprises. Included are the concepts of observation for disease, preventative herd health management, routine surgical procedures, and the treatment and aftercare of farm animals. | |||
| AN | 365 | Student Managed Farm - Livestock I | 3 |
| Students integrate and apply the techniques of farm management in an actual operating livestock farm. Students learn to manage in a whole business environment by participating in the management of the Lakeland College Student Managed Units. This applies to all aspects of operating the business including production, finances, and marketing. | |||
| AN | 366 | Student Managed Farm - Livestock II | 3 |
| Students continue to apply the techniques of production and management of a livestock enterprise by completing the activities introduced in AN 365. Students participate in the management of the Lakeland College Student Managed Livestock Units. This applies to all aspects of operating the business including production, finances, and marketing. | |||
| CR | 235 | Range and Forage Crops | 3 |
| This course investigates the major agronomic practices in the management of forage crops including varieties, plant growth requirements, quality, processing, and storage. The range management component of the course investigates the major plant and animal interactions, the effects of various grazing systems, and management practices available. The effects of management practices on plants, soil, water, and economics are also studied. | |||
| EN | 269 | Animal Facilities and Equipment | 3 |
| This is an advanced course on planning and managing livestock production facilities. It covers building and pen layouts, feeding and watering methods, heating and ventilation, and manure handling. Beef, dairy, swine, and equine facilities are discussed. Environmental farm planning and manure management are emphasized as important considerations in operating livestock enterprises. | |||
| VE | 347 | Food Safety and Meat Science | 3 |
| This course is designed to study meat science in general. The course includes the conversion of muscle to meat, related biochemistry, quality factors, HACCP, sanitation and hygiene, food-borne illnesses, slaughter, methods of inspection, and processing of meat and by-products. | |||
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Elective Courses
Credits
| AN | 307 | Artificial Insemination | 1 |
| Course description not available. | |||
| AN | 320 | Cow-Calf Management | 3 |
| This course is a detailed study of Canadian ranch operation including day to day duties, planning and strategic management. Lecture sessions used to investigate good management practices along with new ideas within the industry. Skills in team work developed as students assist in calving college cow herd. Students encouraged to use own practical experience in lecture and lab as they investigate, develop and discuss working plans that can be implemented into current operation. | |||
| AN | 325 | Feedlot Production | 3 |
| This course will cover common practices and guidelines of production in Western Canadian Feedlots. Topics include history, induction, cattle types, feeds and feeding, economics, marketing, day-to-day management, efficiency, and future of the industry. Emphasis is placed on knowledge for employment and self-management decision-making. | |||
| AN | 330 | Dairy Cattle Production | 3 |
| This course is a detailed study of dairy cattle: anatomy of udder, physiology of milk production, equipment, nutrition, record keeping, dairy herd improvement, sanitation and economics. | |||
| AN | 331 | Dairy Systems Management | 3 |
| This course focuses on dairy management and includes topics on quota management, operating herd breeding, and management of nutrition. Field trips are mandatory and include attending the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar. Co-requisite: AN 330. | |||
| AN | 332 | Dairy Housing and Hoof Care | 3 |
| Course description not available. | |||
| AN | 335 | Sheep Production Management | 3 |
| This course is a practical study of sheep management, including breeding stock selection, marketing, feeding, housing, and predator control. Students gain experience by working with farm flock. Field trips to sheep producers in the area may be taken if time permits. | |||
| AN | 371 | Equine Production and Management | 3 |
| This course is a practical overview of the horse production business in western Canada. With an emphasis on using economics and science to guide business decisions, students examine many topics related to the business of raising horses for a variety of different purposes. Students also discuss the latest issues in the horse industry such as the horse slaughter debate and mandatory I.D. | |||
