Academic year: 2024-2025
Cow Care- Certificate
Program Code: 900906
Discover the basic skills needed to become an effective member of the Dairy Cow Care & Management Team on a dairy facility. Learn key management techniques to provide the best environment( low stress handling, ventilation and stall comfort, health and nutrition) for optimum dairy cow well-being, production and performance.
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
10091327- Basic Animal Husbandry 3 10090375- Dairy Nutrition 3 10091378- Animal Health 3 10091330- Dairy Reproduction Mgmt. 3
Total Credits 12
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Course Descriptions
Basic Animal Husbandry 10091327 Proper cattle handling and restraint techniques will be demonstrated. Optimal feed, water and ventilation needs discussed. Compliance with industry standards of animal welfare and record keeping will be studied. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Dairy Nutrition 10090375 This course covers ruminant nutrition from calf to milking animal. Utilize forage analysis to balance rations. Learn basic ration formulations utilizing computer software and the pros and cons of various feed stuffs utilized in the dairy industry. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Animal Health 10091378 introduces students to the study of dairy cattle health. Covers animal anatomy, basic immune function and common diseases. Emphasis will be placed on early detection and symptoms for heifer, transition cows, lactating cows and calves.( Prerequisite: 10-091-327, Basic Animal Husbandry) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Dairy Reproduction Mgmt. 10091330 Students will learn physiology and anatomy of the reproductive organs and the utilization of reproductive protocols for increased breeding success. Learn artificial insemination techniques and how genomics work and genomic applications. Utilize sexed semen and cross breeding practices. Course Typically Offered: Spring
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