Beef Production: Management Version 1

Course Overview

Implementing a sound beef management system is essential for sustainable beef production.

This course is part of a broader agri-skills development programme aimed at empowering individuals working in agriculture. By using a proven audio-visual learning methodology, this training series allows users to master beef management practices in a structured, visual, and practical manner.

Who Should Enrol

  • All people involved in beef production
  • Livestock farmers and farmworkers
  • Veterinary assistants and animal health technicians
  • Agricultural students and training facilitators
  • Anyone interested in sustainable beef cattle management best practices

Course Content Includes

o   Management

§  Breeding

·        Breeding schedule

·        Breeding season 1

·        Breeding season 2

·        Breeding soundness 1

·        Breeding soundness 2

·        Breeds & breeding systems 1

·        Breeds & breeding systems 2

·        Breeding summary

§  Fertility

·        Optimum fertility

·        Fertility of bulls

·        Fertility of cows

·        Fertility of bulls and cows

·        Productivity

·        Non pregnant cows

·        Replacement heifers 1

·        Replacement heifers 2

·        Replacement heifers 3

§  Pregnancy diagnosis

·        Pregnancy diagnosis 1

·        Pregnancy diagnosis 2

§  Selection

·        Selection

·        Bull selection 1

·        Bull selection 2

·        Buying a breeding bull 1

·        Buying a breeding bull 2

·        Bull testing

·        External examination of a bull

·        Selecting a bull & a cow

·        Cow factors

·        Selecting a productive female 1

·        Selecting a productive female 2

·        Phenotype based selection

·        Selection 'a breed'

·        Beef cattle productivity

·        Composition of the herd

·        Extensive vs intensive farming

§  General

·        Body condition scoring – Intro

·        Body condition scoring

·        Castration 1

·        Castration 2

·        Dehorning

·        Dehorning process

·        Age of your animals

·        Age determination

·        Identification

·        Identification of animals

·        Identification and branding

·        Culling

·        Transportation

§  Handling

·        Handling of cattle

·        Handling facilities 1

·        Handling facilities 2

·        Handling facilities 3

·        Handling facilities 4

§  Management

·        Beef cattle management

·        Beef cattle records

·        Management calendar

§  Marketing

·        Marketing 1

·        Marketing 2

·        Marketing 3

·        Marketing 4

·        Marketing of cattle

§  Weaners

·        Weaner production

·        Weaning weight

·        Management actions

·        Weaning of calves

·        Weaning index

·        Heifer & bull calves

·        Weaning mass – importance

·        Weaning mass – contributing factors

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this video series, users will be able to:

  • Plan and implement a beef herd management calendar
  • Understand animal handling, culling, and condition scoring
  • Improve fertility and breeding outcomes
  • Identify productive cows and select the right bulls
  • Manage marketing strategies and weaner production effectively
  • Apply practical techniques in identification, castration, and transportation

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon finishing the course.

Format & Duration

  • Self-paced online video series
  • Available 24/7 on desktop or mobile
  • Average duration: varies based on learner pace
Skill Level: Beginner