Organic Livestock Practices
Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-090-120
Course Description
10-090-120 ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRACTICES ...students learn how organic farmers manage livestock successfully. Principles covered include organic health care, strategies for reproduction, feeding, housing, and young stock. Review rules and organic certification standards.
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Define the role of animal domestication in human history
- Classify animals according to traits of domestication and biology
- Compare ruminant livestock management in organic and conventional systems
- Evaluate animal health and justify organic treatment options
- Assess basic animal reproduction & fertility
- Outline animal birthing process and newborn care
- Explore organic certification standards
- Evaluate on-farm management of different livestock
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Class Details
- Class Number:
- 23249
- Delivery:
- Blended - 50%-99% Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W2
- Instructors:
- Valerie Dantoin
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$332.70
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Class Notes
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 03/26/25 - 05/20/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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| 03/27/25 - 05/15/25 |
Th
2:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
Web Conference
Green Bay Campus Room LH107
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