Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to heifers. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this second lab, the focus will be on heifer care; six months through calving age. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in heifer feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): ANIMALHU 10091101 - Introduction To Agricultural Studies, ANIMALHU 10091110 - Calf Care Management Lab] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Agri-Business, Dairy Science Management, Veterinary Science]