This is an online course. You will receive instructions for accessing the training after you checkout. The course launches May 12.
The Beginning Livestock Production course will cover the animal science and husbandry topics of nutrition, housing and facilities, health, and handling with information specific to beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and swine. Considerations for raising multiple species will also be included. The course will help beginning livestock producers decide which livestock species fits their system and goals.
As a participant of this course, you will be able to use this information to plan for the essential facilities, supplies, and skills necessary to successfully raise livestock.
Sabrina Florentino, slpflore@umn.edu
Contact HELP@umn.edu, 612-301-4357. Let them know you are registering for a non-credit Canvas course.