Level up with an industry relevant online course for as little as $25 per week

Certificate in

Cattle Farming

Course Overview

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

This course can be paid off through an interest free payment plan of between $20 – $30 per week. Alternatively, this course qualifies for a discount for upfront payment.

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COURSE DURATION

2 key modules made up of 19 lessons. Completion of this course requires approximately 200 hours of study.

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TUTOR SUPPORT

Just because you are studying online, doesn’t mean you are studying alone. Feel totally supported with access to full tutor support over the phone and via email 6 days a week.

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Accreditation

This certificate is accredited through the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC). A non-profit, global organisation to help you gain employment.

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24/7 ACCESS

Access to your course online 24/7, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule. When you are ready to learn, the learning management system is ready to teach.

Farming and Agriculture are huge industries across New Zealand with lucrative job opportunities for those people not afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Cattle farming makes up a large part of this industry with New Zealand boasting some of the finest cattle across the globe.

This course will teach not only Beef Cattle but also Dairy Cattle and is ideal for beginner learners and those who have already completed study in agriculture and farming.

Being one of the more comprehensive and specific Beef Cattle and Dairy Cattle courses online, this course has been specifically designed from the ground up by industry professionals to put you in good stead to develop a strong foundation of the industry and elevate your expertise above others looking for entry-level employment in this highly competitive industry.

Job opportunities are vast in this industry, and this course is perfect for those looking to break into the industry in either beef cattle or Dairy cattle or for those already working in the industry looking to get an edge on competitors or progress in their role.

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Course Outline

Module 1 – Dairy Cattle

  1. Dairy Breeds
  2. Dairy Products
  3. The Lactation Cycle
  4. Pests & Diseases of Dairy Cattle
  5. Feeding Dairy Cattle
  6. Managing Dairy Cattle
  7. Breeding Dairy Cattle
  8. Managing Dairy Facilities
  9. Dairy Business Planning

Module 2 – Beef Cattle

  • Introduction to beef cattle and beef cattle breeds
  • Beef Cattle Production Systems
  • Beef Cattle Breeding
  • Diseases in Beef Cattle – Viral and Bacterial
  • Parasitic and Other Diseases in Beef Cattle
  • Nutrition in Beef Cattle
  • Commercial Herd Management
  • Feed Lot Management
  • Stud Herd Management
  • Management, Economics and Marketing
Next Steps
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