Livestock Production Technology

Career Outlook and Opportunities
A degree in Agricultural Technology designed to suit students' interest  in Animal Science, Livestock Health, and Poultry Technology prepares one for employment in agricultural occupations requiring a college education but not necessarily a senior college degree.  Basic agricultural knowledge and skills of graduates prepare them for employment in production or in agricultural supportive businesses.

Many students graduate from this program and return to their family ranch or farm more competent in the fundamentals of livestock and/or poultry management, marketing, and production.  Those students desiring a "new" beginning are qualified for other employment at the managerial or supervisory level in the area of farm or non-farm agriculture.  Rewards from either occupational area are limited only by the individual student.

 These areas are in a growing and changing stage.  More emphasis is being placed on technology and business skills in managing and supervising workers.  New methods of marketing are opening up in the animal production area and require a well- informed and knowledgeable individual.  New ideas and research are constantly incorporated into the curriculum of these programs.

Representative Fields of Employment
Swine, Beef, Dairy, Horse and Poultry Production Sites
Sales Industries (Local, National, or International Companies and Businesses)
Government (Experiment Stations)

Educational Program
 The Agriculture Technology program consists of four semesters of course work and one semester of internship at a farm, ranch, or business of the student's choice or at a college assigned location.  Courses provide classroom and field/laboratory educational experience.  After completion of the five semesters, an Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture is awarded.

Course of Study
All students must complete basic courses of study in these areas:

 English Composition
 English Composition & Literature or
  Business Communications
 American History
 Technical Mathematics
 American Government
 Computer Technology
 Physical Education courses
 Speech Communications
 Freshman Orientation

Specialized Courses are then taken in one of the following areas of emphasis:
 Animal Sciences
 Livestock Health
 Poultry Technology

A detailed listing of the courses required for these majors can be found in the ABAC catalog.