Beef Production AAS
Beef Production
Associate of Applied Science
Beef production students gain a unique experience through hands-on learning at the college's farm. Students within the program help with all aspects of managing both a registered and commercial cow/calf herd at the CCC Beef Unit during the school year. Valuable skills and relationships are maintained with students becoming Al, BQA, & OSHA certified, managing a performance bull test and sale, and obtaining skills in transrectal ultrasound for pregnancy detection. We strive to forge strong connections with our students and members of the Ag industry, specifically the cattle industry, to allow them to have the most success in their futures!
Related Employment Fields
Ranch Manager, Herdsman, Animal Health Pharmaceutical Rep, Feed Sales Manager, Animal Nutritionist, Veterinary Assistant, Breed Association Director, Animal Geneticist, Reproduction Specialist, Cattle/Grain Buyer, Meat Inspector, Extension Livestock Specialist.
After Colby Community College
Students can transfer to a four-year university. Career opportunities include farm
or ranch manager, farm appraiser, crop producer, grain and livestock buyer, market
analyst, financer, or quality controller.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60
Course Sequence
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Ag Orientation | 1 |
| AG232 | Beef Management Technology I | 4 |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG290 | Agriculture Equipment Safety | 1 |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG109 | Farm Records & Accounts | 3 |
| AG233 | Beef Management Technology II | 4 |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| EN176 | English Composition I. | 3 |
| Math or Science Gen. Ed. | 3-5 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG249 | Artificial Insemination | 2 |
| AG252 | Beef Management Technology III | 4 |
| AG118 OR AG131 |
Marketing of Agricultural Products OR Range Management |
3 |
| AG240 | Market Beef Production | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG125 | Techniques of Cattle Selection | 2 |
| AG151 | Beef Cattle Science I | 3 |
| AG209 | Agricultural Law | 2 |
| AG253 | Beef Management Technology IV | 4 |
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 Credits |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 Credits |
| AG109 | Farm Records & Accounts | 3 Credits |
| AG118 | Marketing of Agricultural Products | 3 Credits |
| AG125 | Techniques of Livestock Selection | 2 Credits |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| AG131 | Range Management | 3 Credits |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 Credits |
| AG151 | Beef Cattle Science I | 3 Credits |
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 Credits |
| AG209 | Agricultural law | 2 Credits |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| AG232 | Beef Management Techniques I | 4 Credits |
| AG233 | Beef Management Techniques II | 4 Credits |
| AG240 | Introduction to Beef Production | 3 Credits |
| AG249 | Artificial Insemination | 2 Credits |
| AG252 | Beef Management Techniques III | 4 Credits |
| AG253 | Beef Management Techniques IV | 4 Credits |
| AG290 | Agriculture Equipment Safety | 1 Credits |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 Credits |
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)