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Aspiring professionals looking for hands-on training in livestock management can obtain a Livestock Production certification. This program covers modern techniques in animal husbandry, feeding, and healthcare, with topics such as:
Insect biology and recognition
Farm animal wellness and dietary needs
Horse breeding and care techniques
Beef cattle, sheep, and goat operations or poultry and swine production
Agricultural equipment and workplace safety
Soil science and nutrient management
Digestive health in grazing animals
Fodder crop cultivation
Milk production systems
The curriculum also includes essential business communication and professional writing skills for agricultural careers.This one-year certification fully articulates into the two-year Agriculture Technology degree with a Livestock Production specialization. Credits may also be transferable to other Agriculture diploma programs.Certificate holders can pursue careers on livestock farms or in roles like government agricultural technicians, livestock supply sales representatives, breeding technicians, farm service advisors, genetic specialists, among others. Entrepreneurial graduates may establish their own agricultural ventures.Application deadlines: Winter term - September 30; Summer term - February 1; Fall term - April 15
Applicants must have B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
English Language Requirement: