Ag Production - Cow /Calf 20 focuses on cattle production safety, planning, nutrition, healthcare, pasture maintenance, record-keeping, and production regulations.
Students may choose to take either Cow/Calf or Equine studies to earn this credit, but not both.
Students will explore topics related to farm safety, livestock handling and regulations, record keeping, breeding programs, nutrition and healthcare, and farm maintenance.
Due to the seasonal nature of this course, we suggest that students who register for Semester 1 allow all year to complete the course.
The course consists of:
30-40 assignments
a resource binder final project
hands-on skills
creating videos to demonstrate skills learned
The course name on your official transcript will be: Ag Production A20
Farm safety
Psychological health and safety
Indigenous contributions to agriculture
Planning for livestock production
Livestock handling and basic handling-regulations
Livestock healthcare
Nutrition requirements
Pasture maintenance and checks
Reproduction and breeding
Livestock record keeping
Precision agriculture
No Proctored Exams
What is a proctor?Access to cattle and livestock facilities to record videos and practice skills.
Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.
Online course materials
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.
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