Diploma in Animal Science Technology: Livestock Science Major

The Animal Science Technology diploma with a Livestock Science major is a two-year, on-campus diploma at Lakeland College's Vermilion campus. The program surveys the livestock industry from both production and business perspectives, with species-specific coursework in beef and dairy production and additional exposure to bison and horses. Students spend significant time in hands-on learning on the college farm, including work through the Student-Managed Farm team, following a complete production cycle from breeding through selling. Admission requires a high school diploma with minimum grades in English, math, and one of biology, chemistry, physics, or general science, plus proof of English language proficiency. Graduates are prepared for production and business roles across the livestock sector, drawing on classroom instruction combined with direct farm-based experience managing beef, dairy, and other livestock operations.