Intern: Beef Feedlot Course and Syllabus

Welcome Message: Welcome to our summer intern course covering “Beef on Dairy”. This course is designed to introduce you to the core aspects of managing a beef feedlot operation, with a focus on dairy-bred beef cattle. You’ll gain essential skills and insights to help improve both productivity and meat quality in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental principles of feedlot management specific to beef on dairy operations.
2. Identify and manage common health issues in beef cattle to maintain high welfare standards.
3. Apply effective feeding strategies to ensure the production of high-quality beef.

Course Structure: This course is structured into three main topics, each essential to the management of a beef feedlot operation. Detailed lessons within each topic are designed to provide you with both theoretical background and practical tips, enhancing your hands-on experience in the field.

Assessment and Certification: This course includes both theoretical quizzes and practical evaluations to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each topic. Real-life applications and on-the-job training assessments will be conducted to enhance your learning experience. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion.

• Lessons – 12
• Quizzes – 3