Dairy farming is one of Australia’s most important industries. In fact, it’s the fourth largest rural industry, generating billions of dollars every year. If you want to learn about farming dairy cattle, this professional development course is for you.
The Certificate of Dairy Cattle and Farming is an online professional development course that provides practical foundational knowledge of dairy cattle management.
In this online agriculture course, you will learn how to select breeds for specific farming situations, the nature and scope of the dairy industry and products, management of a lactation cycle and general husbandry of dairy farming.
You will also learn to manage animal well-being, breeding programs, facilities, and machinery maintenance, and to understand the factors that contribute to the quality and quantity of milk production.
On completion of this course, you will have developed an understanding of how to create a business plan for the successful management of a dairy property.
Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.
