Required Courses
Credits
| CR | 170 | General Agronomy | 3 |
| Provides overview of soils and plant science. Introduced to aspects of soil management that affect plant growth and 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 prepares for further study in area of agricultural plant management. | |||
| CR | 235 | Range and Forage Crops | 3 |
| Investigate major agronomic practices in managing forage crops including varieties, plant growth requirements, quality, processing and storage. Range management component investigates major plant and animal interactions, effects of various grazing systems and management practices available. Study effects of management practices on plants, soil, water and economics. | |||
| MA | 120 | Agricultural Mathematics | 2 |
| Topics discussed include basic arithmetic concepts and basic algebra with interdisciplinary focus. | |||
| RF | 101 | Colt Training | 3 |
| Responsible for care and training of three or four-year-old colt using Western riding techniques. Training techniques include halter breaking, gentling, saddling and riding using snaffle bits. Develop skills in colt training while developing the colt into a performance horse. Co-requisite: RF 112. | |||
| RF | 103 | Intermediate Training | 3 |
| Gain confidence in training skills through continued instruction and training of started colt. Teach a colt to take proper leads, neck rein and perform flying lead changes, sliding stops, backing, pivots, rollbacks and turnarounds. Prerequisite: RF 101. Co-requisite: RF 112. | |||
| RF | 105 | Introductory Cattle Handling | 3 |
| Gain confidence in training through instruction in trail, cutting and roping on horseback. Develop skills toward becoming stockmen and horsemen in a safe environment. Prerequisite: RF 103. Co-requisite: RF 122. | |||
| RF | 107 | Advanced Cattle Handling | 3 |
| Gain confidence learning stockmanship skills, working cow-horse events and developing roping skills. Learn and practice in real life situations such as calving cows, feedlots or bull test stations. Prerequisite: RF 105. Co-requisite: RF 122. | |||
| RF | 111 | Cattle Diseases and Treatment | 3 |
| Provides working knowledge of common diseases of beef cattle encountered in feedlot or ranch/community pasture environment. Emphasis on understanding infectious diseases and their cause, treatment and prevention. Covers pharmacology of common drugs used in the cattle industry including proper handling and administration. Safety issues and withdrawal lecture material and develop skills in various treatment techniques and their documentation via computer record-keeping systems. | |||
| RF | 112 | Stable Management I | 1 |
| Responsible for care and stable management practices related to horses. Practice stable skills under realistic industry's standard. Co-requisite: RF 101. | |||
| RF | 113 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| Key species in this course are bovine and equine. Focus on application of feeds and feeding through understanding of nutrients, functions and requirements. Introduced to digestion, nutrient balance, basic ration formulation and appraisal of sound feeding programs. | |||
| RF | 115 | Equine Husbandry | 3 |
| Cover many aspects of equine health and management, including some functional anatomy, infectious diseases of the horse, lameness, parasite control, and vaccine protocols. Description of some equine genetic diseases, inheritance of some traits and equine behaviour. Equine business contracts and AQHA forms covered, and evolution and customs in western horse training. Farrier portion will tie lower leg anatomy and farrier skills to prepare for hoof care on their own horses. | |||
| RF | 122 | Stable Management II | 1 |
| Responsible for care and stable management practices related to horses. Practice stable skills under realistic industry standard conditions. Prerequisite: RF 112. | |||
| RF | 123 | Equine Marketing | 3 |
| Learn basic principles of marketing and ethics. Develop skills assessing and targeting markets, as well as preparation and presentation of sale horses. Learn to manage a high profile sale and/or competition. | |||
| RF | 140 | Beef Production | 3 |
| Designed to provide working knowledge of the beef industry in Canada. Topics focus on beef cow/calf and feedlot operations. Discussions involve cattle types, animal handling facilities, feeding management, seasonal activities, genetics and breeding programs, economics and marketing. Emphasis on knowledge for employment and enterprise management decision-making. | |||
