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Award in Dairy Cattle Production and Husbandry

Courses > Part-time > 3 > Award in Dairy Cattle Production and Husbandry

375.00

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Code
AG3-10-20p
MQF Level
3
Credits
4
Duration
45 hours
Schedule
TBC
Time
TBC
Mode of Delivery
TBC

We are currently gathering expressions of interest for this accredited programme. If you wish to indicate your interest in enrolling, please click on ‘Express Your Interest’. Individuals who submit their interest will be contacted at least two weeks prior to the start of the course. Please note that payment of fees and formal registration will only take place once the programme is scheduled and confirmed to commence.

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Course Descriptor:‚  

This unit is designed to give a good understanding of the principles of dairy cattle husbandry and production. It especially targets individuals who are interested in opening a new dairy cattle farm or who would like to update their skills to manage better an already running dairy cattle enterprise.

This unit’s sessions are delivered in class and on a working farm and the learner will be expected to spend various hours in practical sessions on the farm.

The unit will go over the basic principles of farm design and dairy cattle husbandry including feeding, health, milking, record-keeping, animal welfare and the legislation regulating this sector.

Overall Learning Outcomes‚  

  • LO1 Understand basic principles of the animals’ farm life-cycle and farm structure/s to accommodate this cycle
  • LO2. Undertake tasks to follow agreed feeding regimes
  • LO3 Explain methods that are utilized to prevent and cure diseases and parasite infections
  • LO4. Follow agreed procedures to harvest product

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