(Vermilion, Alta.) More specialized courses, additional student-managed learning opportunities and the introduction of equine into the program are among the benefits of Lakeland College’s restructured animal science technology program.
Starting this fall, students will enter the two-year diploma program in a specific major: beef science, equine science, dairy science or livestock science. Based at the Vermilion campus, the animal science technology program prepares graduates to work in the private sector or service side of the livestock industry in the areas of production, management and technical support.
“This new structure allows students in the beef, equine and dairy majors to take additional courses specific to that animal species. For those who want to learn more about multiple species, the livestock science major is their best choice,” says Geoff Brown, associate dean of Lakeland’s School of Agricultural Sciences.
Lakeland is no longer accepting applications to its one-year western ranch and cow horse certificate program. “With the equine major in the animal science technology program, students will take horse training and cattle handling courses as well as more science-based courses focused on equine production. Graduates of the animal science technology program have the option to transfer their diploma credits towards a degree program at another post-secondary institution,” says Brown.