Breeds and Breeding
Breed selection, reproduction planning, mating systems, and genetic improvement basics.
Diploma Course
Diploma in Livestock Production
Practical livestock training for beef, small stock, poultry, animal welfare, nutrition, disease prevention, marketing, and profitable farm management.
Course Overview
Strong animal production from planning to market
The Livestock Production diploma covers the full production cycle: selecting suitable breeds, planning breeding systems, managing nutrition, monitoring health, designing basic housing, keeping records, and selling livestock products profitably.
Learners build practical judgment for mixed farming operations, livestock projects, farm support roles, and animal production enterprises.
What You Will Study
Livestock modules
Nutrition and Grazing
Feed requirements, grazing plans, water management, supplementation, and feed budgeting.
Animal Health
Disease prevention, parasite control, vaccination schedules, biosecurity, and welfare.
Housing and Handling
Basic livestock structures, handling facilities, safety, hygiene, and animal movement.
Production Records
Growth records, breeding logs, mortality records, treatment logs, and costing.
Markets and Enterprise
Market timing, pricing, value chains, budgeting, and livestock business planning.
Practical Training
Animal care and enterprise control
Practical activities help learners connect animal performance, farm resources, health routines, and market decisions.
- Prepare simple feeding and grazing plans.
- Assess housing, handling, and welfare needs.
- Design disease prevention and biosecurity routines.
- Calculate basic costs and livestock sales margins.
Career Outcomes
Where this course can lead
Practical training supports entry-level roles, supervised farm work, and small enterprise development.
Livestock Assistant
Support feeding, handling, animal checks, breeding routines, and records.
Production Supervisor
Coordinate daily livestock operations, staff tasks, and performance tracking.
Livestock Entrepreneur
Plan and manage small stock, beef, poultry, or mixed livestock projects.