Students seeking practical training in livestock production can earn a Livestock Production certificate.
The one-year Livestock Production certificate program transfers completely to the two-year
Agriculture Technology diploma, Livestock Production option.
Program requirements
For entrance requirements and other details, please see
this section.
Program outline
Semester I (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
AGRI 111
Introduction to Soils
3
AGRI 133
Introduction to Animal Health
1
AGRI 137
Livestock Nutrition
1
AGRI 142
Agribusiness Principles
3
AGRI 166
Agri Pests: An Integrated Approach to Insects and Weeds
3
CMNS 125
Business Communications
3
In even-numbered years:
AGRI 138
Swine Production
3
AGRI 238
Equine Production and Management
3
In odd-numbered years:
AGRI 232
Beef Production
3
AGRI 236
Poultry Production
3
Semester II (Winter)
Course
Title
Credits
AGRI 112
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
2
AGRI 130
Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Practices
2
AGRI 134
Ruminant Animal Health
2
AGRI 167
Agri Pests: An Integrated Approach to Diseases
2
AGRI 183
Farm and Equipment Safety
1
AGRI 192
Practicum I
3
AGRI 228
Forage Crop Production
2
AGRI 231
Dairy Production and Management
2
Qualified students who successfully complete the one-year Livestock Production certificate program may also opt to receive a
Milker Training certificate by working in a milking parlour to fulfill the requirements for AGRI 192, Practicum I.
Note: Courses in artificial insemination and agricultural welding are recommended but not required. Information on outside agencies offering these courses can be obtained from the Agriculture Technology department. Approximate cost for these outside courses is $550.
