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Livestock Management

Location: ROC

Program Description

This two-semester course will provide an overview and understanding of livestock management techniques including health, facilities, animal handling, nutrition, and reproduction. The course will cover the application of animal handling and management techniques for beef, goats, dairy, swine, sheep, poultry, and horses. Students will learn aspects of livestock production from identifying different breeds to production management and from facilities used for specific animals to nutritional requirements.

 

Students will be hands-on throughout the development of livestock starting with breeding to assisting with live birth. Working on an active farm requires flexibility, organization, communication, and critical thinking. These are all skills that are emphasized in the Livestock Management program. A career in the large animal or crop science and natural resource fields is especially well-suited for people who enjoy working with animals and in the outdoors.

 

Livestock Management students learn:

  • Overview and understanding of common routine livestock management techniques
  • Handling of livestock, including:
    • trimming hooves
    • administering vaccinations
    • understanding embryo transfer and artificial insemination in small ruminants
  • Proper feeding and feeds for all livestock
  • Hands-on working on the district's school farm, including solving unexpected problems that may occur.
 

Certifications Available: 

  • Livestock Management Certificate of Completion
  • Tractor Safety
  • OSHA 10
  • Precision Exams Animal Science I Certificate
  • Precision Exams Animal Science II Certificate
  • Precision Exams 21st Century Work Skills
 

Things to Consider:

Proper clothing practices are used for protecting ourselves and for livestock safety.

  • Closed toed shoes
  • Non ripped pants preferred jeans
  • No crop tops or tube tops
  • Full length shirt
  • No skirts or shorts
 

During the second semester students have the opportunity to earn a placement in a community classroom where students will be working with experienced industry partners helping you to acquire the skills needed when working in the livestock industry. There are some specific requirements for students to be placed in the community. All students must have a good grade in the class and show throughout the first semester they are reliable to represent the program out in the community by being professional in a work setting.

 

Credit Available:

Meets area "G" approval for UC and CSU admissions 

 

15 high school elective credit per semester 

 

Career Pathways and Related Occupations:

  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Animal Geneticist
  • Range Management
  • Natural Resource Specialist
  • Biologist
  • GIS Technician
  • Large Animal Veterinarian
  • Farm Manager
  • Agronomist
  • Ag Lab Assistant
  • Field Technician
  • Product Development
  • Crop Advisor
  • Plant Breeder
  • Entomologist
  • Ag Sales
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