Livestock Production – certificate
Quick Facts
Credential:
Certificate
Duration:
Two semesters
Format:
Full time, Part time
Start date:
January, September
Location:
Chilliwack campus at CEP
Cost:
Tuition and fees
Features:
- Field trips enhance classroom learning
- Practicum provides work experience and industry contacts
- 250 square meters demonstration barn at the UFV Agriculture Centre is a perfect environment for hands-on learning.
- Program eligible for financial aid
Program description
Students seeking practical training in livestock production can earn a Livestock Production certificate. The program introduces you to the latest practices in animal breeding, nutrition, and health, including:
- Pest biology and identification
- Health and nutrition of farm animals
- Equine production and management
- Management and production of beef, sheep, and goats or management and production of poultry and swine
- Farm and equipment safety
- Soils and soil fertility
- Ruminant animal health
- Forage crop production
- Dairy production and management
As part of the program, you also learn the fundamental business and writing skills required in the workplace.
The one-year program transfers completely to the two-year Agriculture Technology diploma, Livestock Production option. Graduates may also be able to transfer their Livestock Production certificate to other Agriculture diploma programs.
Career expectations
Graduates of this program are qualified to seek employment on farms raising livestock, or in related occupations as government technicians, livestock-related supplies representatives, artificial insemination specialists, agricultural services technicians, animal breeders, and more. Some graduates start their own enterprises.
Entrance requirements
Go to Livestock Production certificate entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar.
International student admissions
This program is open for international students (September intake only).
Upgrading options
Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses.
Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options.
Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:
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University-level upgrading (100 level and above): Qualifying Studies Advisor
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High school equivalent courses (below 100 level): Upgrading Advisor
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