Agricultural Sciences
New animal science technology majors
- beef
- dairy
- equine
- livestock
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Beef Major | ||||||
Beef majors will follow the production cycle from calving to weaning. Cow-calf (commercial and purebred) and feedlot operations are both part of the curriculum.
Hands-on and student-managed experiences are the rule. Courses include health, production, reproduction, nutrition, finance and marketing. |
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Dairy Major | ||||||
Lakeland's new Dairy Learning Centre has been a key ingredient in expanding dairy courses and in creating the dairy major.
Specialized skills in dairy management are the core of the major. Graduates will gain the expertise to effectively lead industry or return to their farm |
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Equine Major | ||||||
The equine major replaces and expands on the western horse and cow horse certificate program.
First year will still involve training a horse. But you'll grow your equine knowledge from start to finish for husbandry, performance and use in the livestock industry.
Hands-on classes and student-managed activities will take you through entire production cycle from foaling to growing/training and marketing horses.
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Livestock Major | ||||||
Like the other majors, general livestock major is all about hands-on. You'll take specialized courses in sheep and goat production, beef production and dairy production.
Learn stockman best animal handling practices. Health checks, treatments and breeding decisions are part of the curriculum. You'll be equipped to make real world decisions in industry or on the farm/ranch.
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