Program Overview
Since 2004, this foundation extension program has been offered in each of the LSU AgCenter’s regions throughout the state. It was developed to help beef cattle and forage producers enhance their production and profitability. Participants must complete 30 hours, which includes 10 three-hour blocks of instruction, to become a certified Louisiana Master Cattleman. The core curriculum is divided into 10 beef cattle and forage topics: animal health, nutrition, reproduction, breeding and selection, animal handling, beef quality assurance, pasture agronomy, weed management, economics and marketing, and end products.
The online Master Cattleman Program will be held through Moodle. Participants will be able to complete the video modules and quizzes on their own schedule. All participants will still receive a printed copy of the course materials. All quizzes must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or better to graduate from the program. (Open-notes and five attempts allowed per question.) Graduates will receive a Master Cattleman gate sign upon completion of the course.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Dr. Ashley K. Edwards at 512-818-5476 or by email at [email protected].
