Animal Production Science & Technology

Animal Production Science and Technology

Prepare for a career in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, or marketing of agricultural commodities and services.

Explore the care, management, evaluation, treatment, and marketing of agricultural production animals such as beef, dairy, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, and horses. Experience the passion of working with animals in a variety of farm settings while working with experts in the field through job shadowing, clinical experience, and FFA membership.

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Program At a Glance:

Core Skills

  • VA 100 Orientation and Safety
  • VA 200 Orientation to Careers and Practices in Production Animal Science
  • VA 300 Animal Safety and Handling
  • VA 400 Animal Husbandry Skills
  • VA 500 Health Management
  • VA 600 Principles of Animal Nutrition
  • VA 700 Current Trends in Estrus Detection
  • VA 800 Dairy
  • VA 900 Equine
  • VA 1000 Swine
  • VA 1100 Beef
  • VA 1200 Poultry
  • VA 1300 Sheep and Goats
  • VA 1400 Agriculture Business Management
Full Animal Production Science and Technology Certifications & Task List

Certifications You’ll Earn

Understand proper bio-security habits to prevent the introduction and spread of disease in poultry operations.

Learn the proper methods for hauling livestock—including handling, fitness for transport, trip planning and loading, biosecurity, and emergency management.

Ensure a quality product by learning how to identify potential problem areas and avoid product defects in beef production.

Improve production practices by learning food safety, animal well-being, environmental stewardship, worker safety, and public health in pork production.

Learn the anatomy and physiology of artificial insemination, as well as the products and programs that are part of any artificial insemination program’s success.

Demonstrate quality animal care practices, which assure food safety, quality, and value. These practices also enhance consumer confidence in the milk and beef products that are harvested from cattle on America’s dairy farms.

Increase awareness and preparedness among livestock owners and care providers by learning how typical hazards affect animals and what can be done by responsible owners to reduce the impact of disasters.

Career Pathways

Agricultural Production/Farmer/Herd Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. You may hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. You may also engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Agricultural Inspectors

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities (as well as fish and logging operations) to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

Animal Scientist

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals. *Post-Secondary Education required

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