Dairy Production
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
A study covering the concepts and management systems involved in the nutrition, breeding, reproduction and healthy development of dairy cattle, along with the factors that influence performance and milk quality.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Feed management and planning
Conduct a farm walk and prepare a feed wedge to manage pasture and supplements and make operational and tactical feed planning decisions.
Feed planning for dairy herd
Prepare a feed plan for a dairy herd at all production stages, including calculating feed requirements for desired production levels.
Feed quantity and quality estimation
Estimate the quantity and quality of feed needed for target production and understand feed characteristics influencing intake and nutrient supply.
What You're Signing Up For
This 15 credit course covers the concepts and management systems involved in the nutrition, breeding, reproduction and healthy development of dairy cattle. It addresses factors that influence performance and milk quality, pasture and supplement feed planning, mating program evaluation, health control strategies, and the environmental and animal welfare responsibilities of the dairy industry. Some campus attendance is required for practical activities.
Course Content
- Concepts of nutrition and feeding management for dairy cattle
- Breeding, reproduction and herd selection
- Healthy development and disease control in dairy cattle
- Feed wedge preparation and pasture management
- Operational and tactical feed planning
- Estimating feed quantity and quality requirements
- Predicting milk yield and milk composition influences
- Analysis of production and breeding records
- Evaluation of mating programs
- Milk quality issues and preventive planning
- Understanding dairy industry size, scope and responsibilities
- Environmental and animal welfare considerations in dairy farming
What you need to know first
Minimum 15 credit points from the course Livestock Production, ANSC-21 or ANSC-21R
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Dairy Industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Dairy farm manager
Livestock production advisor
Animal nutritionist assistant
Agricultural technician