Animal Husbandry

• The increase in the popularity of grass-fed and pasture grown meats has created small, sustainable livestock farms. There are also nearly 41,000 horse operations in the state of Virginia.
• Students will receive formal training and will care for the livestock on the property, including horses, hogs, cattle, poultry, sheep and rabbits.
• Skills learned will include:
• Keeping the animals’ living area sanitary
• Preparing meals and feeding animals
• Monitoring animals’ health
• Administering medicine
• Overseeing animal training
• Breeding
• Care for newborn animals
• Shearing wool
• Pasture rotation and management
• Managing facilities and staff