Campus Location: Calmar
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree
Description: The beef industry is a tremendous force in the world of food production. Beef is currently a highly valued food product that supports a highly technical and diversified industry. NICC provides the opportunity for students to learn skills that will prepare them to be contributing members of this rapidly changing industry. Career options include: beef procuring specialists, feed and nutrition consultants, cattle ranchers, feedlot managers, positions working with/at veterinary clinics, industry jobs with AI firms, meat processors or beginning producers developing their own beef producing enterprises.
This program provides hands-on experience that enables students to be successful in today’s beef industry. The state-of-the-art Beef Science Education Center offers students the opportunity to interact with cattle in a safe and efficient cattle handling system. The program offers a diversified education on many topics such as genetics, reproduction, nutrition, feeding, health and financial management. Along with the many experiences on campus, students have the opportunity to participate in field trips to many successful cattle operations and beef industry businesses both in Iowa and around the country. Students may be responsible for providing their own transportation to these field trips. Students also have the opportunity to take part in quality internships that provide a wealth of knowledge and exposure to successful beef industry professionals.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to manage crop resources specific to their beef enterprise needs.
- Students will be able to develop a herd health program for their beef operations.
- Students will be able to explain growth and development of beef animals.
- Students will be able to explain facility use to optimize production.
- Students will be able to explain the contribution of the beef industry to the US economy.
- Students will be able to explain the segments of the beef industry.
- Students will be able to articulate current issues pertinent to the beef industry.
- Students will be able to determine consumer preferences in beef retail products and the impact on production.
Enrollment Process: See Enrollment Process .
Minimum Credits: 68
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