Cow/Calf Production 10, 20, 30 Agriculture Technician Program Curriculum Guide A Practical and Applied Art

Saskatchewan Learning 2003

ISBN:  1-894743-61-X

• Overview
• Philosophy and Rationale
• Aim and Goals
• Course Components and Considerations
• Adjusting for Prior Learning and Experience
• Course Overview
• Considerations for Program Delivery
• Preparing for the Cow/Calf Production
• Planning Schedule for Teachers
• Student Evaluation
• Program Evaluation
• Relationship to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization’s Green Certificate Program
• Roles, Responsibilities and Accountability


• Core and Optional Modules for Cow/Calf Production 10
  • Module 1:  Farm Safety (Core)
  • Module 2:  Communications (Core)
  • Module 3:  Career Exploration (Core)
  • Module 4:  Planning for Livestock Production (Core)
  • Module 5:  Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)
  • Module 6:  Marketing (Core)
  • Module 7:  Beef Cattle Breeds (Optional)
  • Module 8:  Basic Handling of Beef Cattle (Core)
  • Module 9:  Cattle Nutrition (Core)
  • Module 10:  Livestock Handling Equipment (Core)
  • Module 11:  Beef Cattle Health Care (Core)
  • Module 12:  Pasture and Pen Maintenance (Optional)
  • Module 13:  Riding and Handling a Horse (Optional)
  • Module 14:  Recordkeeping in a Cow/Calf Operation (Optional)
  • Module 15A, B, C:  Work Study Preparation and Follow-up Activities (Core)
  • Module 16A, B, C:  Work Study (Core)


• Core and Optional Modules for Cow/Calf Production 20
  • Module 17:  Farm Safety (Core)
  • Module 18:  Communications (Core)
  • Module 19:  Career Exploration (Core)
  • Module 20:  Planning for Beef Cattle Production (Core)
  • Module 21:  Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)
  • Module 22:  Marketing (Core)
  • Module 23:  Cattle Breeds (Optional)
  • Module 24:  Beef Handling (Core)
  • Module 25:  Cattle Nutrition (Core)
  • Module 26:  Livestock Handling Equipment  (Core)
  • Module 27:  Pasture and Pen Checking (Optional)
  • Module 28:  Repair and Maintenance of Cow/Calf Facilities (Core)
  • Module 29:  Veterinary Drugs (Core)
  • Module 30:  Calving Procedures (Optional)


• Core Modules for Cow/Calf Production 30
  • Module 31:  Recordkeeping for a Cow/Calf Operation (Core)
  • Module 32:  Causes and Prevention of Farm Accidents (Core)
  • Module 33:  First Response for Farm Accidents (Core)
  • Module 34:  Communications (Core)
  • Module 35:  Career Exploration (Core)
  • Module 36:  Farm Planning (Core)
  • Module 37:  Farm Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Core)
  • Module 38:  Cattle Anatomy (Core)
  • Module 39:  Culling and Breeding Plans (Core)
  • Module 40:  Specialized Livestock Equipment (Core)
  • Module 41:  Cattle Behaviour (Core)
  • Module 42:  Marketing Beef Cattle (Core)
  • Module 43:  Pasture Management (Core)
  • Module 44:  Animal Identification (Core)
  • Module 45:  Code of Ethics in Animal Practice (Core)


• Resources
• References
• Appendix A:  Training Plans for Cow/Calf Production 10
• Appendix B:  Training Plans for Cow/Calf Production 20
• Appendix C:  Training Plans for Cow/Calf Production 30
• Acknowledgements