Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to transition cows. 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 third lab, the focus will be on transition cow care; six weeks prior to six weeks post calving. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in transition cow 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 10091115 - Heifer 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: Dairy Science]