College Diploma - Animal Science Technology - Livestock Science

Students can launch their future in the livestock industry with Lakeland’s animal science livestock science major.

Students will gain a broad view of different sectors from both the production and business side.

Specialized livestock courses are also student-managed team options. They are:

In the first year, students will choose either beef or dairy production. Which course the student takes determines one of their Student-Managed Farm powered by New Holland team options. In the second year students will take the other production course.

Students will learn stockman’s practices as part of animal husbandry. The courses will follow the production cycle from calving and lambing through to selling livestock. 

In addition to feeding, breeding and animal welfare, students will also study the livestock business. Students will learn about key economics, business records and business plans.