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Livestock Production

livestock production

Other Variations

· Animal Production

· Production

· Range Livestock

· Livestock Management

· Animal Husbandry

Degree Type/Duration

· Associate’s Degree (2 years)

· Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

Overview

Combines animal science and practical application for a variety of livestock. Learn skills of current practices in the livestock industry to be able to raise, produce, and/or market livestock. Students will study nutrition, reproduction, genetics, live and carcass evaluation, health and management of livestock. Accounting and farm business courses will also help prepare students for a well-rounded business knowledge for livestock production.

Coursework may cover the following areas: Accounting, Economics, Nutrition, Genetics, Animal Handling, Laboratory, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Forages, Feeds and Feeding, Health, Farm Management, Selection & Evaluation, Manure Management, Biology

Concentrations/Options

· Beef

· Small Ruminants

· Swine

Potential Career Paths

· Artificial Insemination Technician

· Animal Caretaker

· Beef Farm Worker

· Breeding Manager

· Carcass Merchandiser

· Embryologist

· Farm Worker: Small Ruminant