Dairy Herdsperson

Program Overview

A Dairy Herdsperson is responsible for the maintenance, health, nutrition, and breeding of dairy cows. They perform herd health procedures, routine herd maintenance, and operate and maintain barn mechanical systems and farm equipment.

Career Opportunities

Dairy Herdsperson

Herd Health Technician

Farm Operations Specialist

Milking Quality Specialist

Barn Equipment Operator

Herd Records Manager

Courses

Unit 1 — Applied Farm Practices
Unit 2 — Milking Practices and Optimizing Milk Quality
Unit 3 — Feeding Practices
Unit 4 — Herd Health Maintenance and Breeding
Unit 5 — Routine Herd Maintenance
Unit 6 — Farm Mechanical and Electrical Systems – Basic Maintenance
Unit 7 — Maintenance Quality Control and Production Record

Quick Info

Duration104 Weeks

In-School480 hrs (Year 1)

On-Farm80% of program

LocationFredericton, NB

CredentialDiploma

Academic AreaAgriculture

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Admission Requirements

High school graduation diploma or equivalent

GED or equivalent certificate accepted

Mature student – detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications must be submitted

Students must meet one (1) of the above requirements to be eligible for admission

Provincial and Federal student loans available to qualifying NB students via studentaid.gnb.ca

Scholarships available — visit ScholarshipsCanada.com

Temporary permit holders may qualify for this program, call Admissions Team for more details to confirm.

Program Fees

Year 1 Tuition$13,645.00

Year 2 Tuition$13,295.00

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Canadian Program

Start Your Agricultural Career

Atlantic Business College’s Dairy Herdsperson program combines hands-on on-farm training with the theoretical knowledge you need to care for and manage dairy herds professionally.

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