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

Program Details

Duration2 Years

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 (Grade 12 or Senior Secondary Certificate)

All post-secondary graduation diploma or degree completed after Grade 12

Transcripts of Diploma, Degree and Senior Secondary Certificate required

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) OR TOEFL 550 paper / 80 iBT OR PTE 58 OR CAEL 60

Designated Learning Institution: DLI# O19273824102 — eligible to host international students requiring a study permit

Students must meet one (1) academic requirement plus the English proficiency requirement to be eligible for admission

Entrance examination

Program Fees

Processing Fee$350.00

International Tuition Fees$24,990.00

Textbook Estimate~$2,500.00

Payment Options

International Program

Build a Career in the Dairy Industry

Atlantic Business College's Dairy Herdsperson program provides the hands-on training and industry knowledge you need to work confidently on modern dairy farms across Canada.

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