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Artificial Insemination Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageArtificial insemination (AI) is widely used in most domestic and even wild animal species. The reasons for use of AI instead of natural breeding are diverse and different for the various species. As in humans, AI can be used as a tool to increase conception rate in animals that have fertility problems. This is usually performed in companion animals such as horses and dogs, where individuals are important as breeding animals. In these situations, breeding animals are mostly chosen on performance and pedigree instead of breeding soundness. Breeders can go through a lot of effort to produce offspring from a specific dam or sire, irrespective of potential reproductive problems.
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Sheep Husbandry Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSheep Husbandry online – a thorough and practical course. Students will learn selection and breeding of sheep, improving nutrition, sheep health, management of the commercial flock, wool, lambs and much more.
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Beef Cattle Course Online
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis beef cattle course is offered as a flexible online study and will get you started on the fundamentals of beef cattle management including husbandry, breeding, production, feed lots, herds and more. It aims to help students analyse and make informed decisions about the management requirements of beef cattle. You should be able to describe and explain the principles and practices of beef cattle husbandry and management. This course is suitable for beef cattle farmers, agricultural workers looking after beef cattle and anyone with an interest in keeping beef cattle.
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Husbandry Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIn this Adv Cert in Animal Husbandry, students gain a strong foundation of skills and knowledge in a wide range of areas including nutrition, feed, health care, animal anatomy and physiology in the three core modules. A choice of one elective from a range allows students to gain specific husbandry and management skills in cattle, sheep, poultry or pigs.
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Dairy Cattle Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageImprove your knowledge of dairy cattle management and planning. An excellent course for anyone looking to work with dairy cattle or to improve their existing knowledge. Improve your job and career prospects. Study in your own time at your own pace. Learn to independently analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of dairy cattle: comparing dairy breeds, managing anything from one cow to a large herd, and producing dairy products (milk, cheese, cream, butter etc). This is a very sound foundation course developed in collaboration with industry and by our team of experts (agricultural and animal scientists, veterinary surgeons etc). “An insight into the care and management of dairy cattle”.
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Goat Husbandry Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageGoat production is a growing area with the demand for goat milk, meat and goat fibre increasing continuously. Learn successful goat husbandry in this unique 100-hour self-paced online course. Students study a range of topics including general goat husbandry, kidding, meat and fibre production, dairy production, feed nutrition, goat breeds and more. This course is suitable for those involved in commercial goat husbandry for meat, fibre or milk production and amateur enthusiasts alike.
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Agronomy II (Grains) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn to successfully grow cereals, pulses and pseudo grains. Students learn the five factors needed to grow grains profitably in this course and more including good quality seed with a high germination rate, how protect seeds against pests and disease, how to prepare a seedbed well, how to ensure there is adequate nutrition in soil, and when to sow.
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Short Course on Animal Health and Welfare
Learn moreThis course was developed for anyone who owns animals or works with animals; from pet owners and farm workers, to zoo keepers and staff in animal shelters. The course offers lots of options for practical tasks where you can focus your study on the type of animal that most concerns you, whether a pet dog, farm livestock, rescued wildlife, zoo animals or anything else. These studies can set you on a pathway to continually growing your understanding and skills in caring for animals.
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Short Course on Bees, Beekeeping, and Honey
Learn moreThrough this course you can discover so much more about bees, beekeeping, honey production and using bee products.
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Animal Husbandry A (Anatomy & Physiology) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageGet a sound foundation in animal husbandry over a variety of domestic agricultural species. This course will help you understand how to diagnose disease or determine if an animal has sustained an injury; to help understand the physical capabilities or limitations of particular species; to understand what happens in the nutrition and growth processes; and to assist you to get better performance for your animals. This knowledge is essential if you are going to work with animals in any capacity.
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Diagnosing Animal Diseases Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageStudy this Diagnosing Animal Diseases course with a foundation in the systematic investigation and diagnosis of health disorders in animals. Routine disease investigations are based on clinical, pathological and epidemiological evidence. If there is a need for conclusive identification of a disease or condition, an accurate laboratory diagnosis should be obtained. It is particularly important, especially in the case of infectious diseases that the final diagnosis rests on adequate aetiological evidence.
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Calf Rearing Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis calf rearing online course will develop your skills in managing the rearing of calves for different agricultural purposes. You will learn all aspects of calf rearing including calf selection, birth, calf diseases, rearing systems, calf housing, weaning and post-weaning as well as learning to select calves for specific purposes (e.g. dairy, beef, breeding) and rear them to that end, identifying and dealing with health and other problems that may occur along the way.
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Poultry Course Online
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn to care for a range of poultry through this online course. If you love or work with chickens then this course will help you increase the welfare and productivity of poultry. This unique course covers a range of poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and other poultry. This course will provide you with a solid foundation for keeping poultry either professionally or for your own self-sufficiency.
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Short Course on Feeding Animals
Learn moreUnderstand more about animal feeding and nutrition requirements with the 20 hour short course- Feeding Animals. This is a self guided short course that will help you understand the essentials of what is required to feed animals. This course is designed to provide the reader with knowledge of animal function relating to diet. It will give a comprehensive guide to the composition of feed with a detailed exploration of types of feeds and how humans work to manage and improve feed supply and production for animal health or, as we see most often in the case of livestock, for financial gain.
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Animal Breeding Course Online
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn to manage animal breeding across a range of domestic animals. Animal breeding can be undertaken on any level, from a part time hobby or part-time business (e.g. breeding and selling pets), through to a very serious and highly sophisticated profession (such as the breeding of racehorses). A science based course, animal breeding online, goes into genetics, artificial and natural selection, cross breeding and artificial insemination (there is also a specific course on artificial insemination available). This course provides a great introductory point whatever level you eventually plan to work with.
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Animal Feed & Nutrition Ebook
Learn moreThe Animal Feed and Nutrition ebook is a comprehensive guide to animal feed and the nutritional requirements of different animals. Naturally some feed types which are suitable for feeding one animal species, may be totally inappropriate for a different animal. Learning about feed composition and animal nutrition requirements is fundamental in any aspect of animal care.
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Animal Health Ebook
Learn moreIdentifying these signs can then lead to the most suitable method of treatment. It will guide you on ways in which prevention is greater, and ways to reduce the risks of disease or illnesses. It also provides information on animals affected by particular diseases as well as treatments available to treat particular health problems
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Animal Husbandry C (Feed and Nutrition) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageStudy animal nutrition and learn the composition of a range of feeds including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants. This course also explains the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets. It equips you with the skills required to evaluate feeding and select appropriate feeds – for digestibility and nutritional content – applicable to real life farming situations.
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Poultry (Chickens, Geese, Ducks) Care Ebook
Learn moreThe Poultry Care ebook is a place to start for anyone who is interested in keeping poultry, whether its for a hobby or to begin a commercial production. The ebook looks at common breeds, species, care, nutrition, housing and the reasons people keep poultry.
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Pigs (Swine) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn the care and management of pigs with this online pig care course. In this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in: breeding and selection, nutrition and feed, pig diseases, boar management, sow and litter management and much more. This course is suitable for students looking to learn commercial pig management as well as those with general interest in pigs.
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Animal Husbandry B (Animal Health) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn the 11 things you must know about disease classification, causes and diagnosis of disease, fever and immunity, tissue repair, inflammation, cell changes and more. This course gives you a solid introduction to animal health with a focus on agricultural animals. Learn to examine animal health, explain various conditions and distinguish the suitable treatments and responses to a range of more common complaints or illnesses. This course is different from our other online animal health courses in that its main focus is practical skills for managing health issues in agricultural animals. This course is suitable for anyone involved in animal husbandry. However, it is not suitable for veterinary nursing.
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Permaculture C (Animals) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Explore Online Animal Courses: Start Your Journey Today!
Study courses that are written by experienced professionals, and supported by our passionate and engaged tutors. Our online animal courses are designed to maximise your learning skills and understanding of the animals you love. Are you new to animal care? Look at the animal husbandry courses that teach you to care for livestock.
Students who are more interested in domestic animal care should enrol in more general online courses for Animal Care. If your passion is for Wildlife, check out the Zoo Keeping and Wildlife Management courses.
Alternatively, if you want information on a specific animal, view our range of specialised online animal courses in Australia, such as Herpetology, Primatology, and Avian care courses below.
Horse mad? You should look at our unique Horse Care courses which start with the Basics through to Breeding your own horses.
Of course, no matter what your interest is, our animal behaviour courses are suitable for everyone. Whichever you choose, all our courses are structured to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge you need.
Why Study Online Animal Care Courses?
Is animal care the right career for you? Caring for animals can be a messy business! It’s not for everyone, but if you love animals, don’t mind getting dirty, and are ready for a 24/7 commitment, then a career in animal care might be perfect for you. There are numerous careers available, such as:
- Kennel Attendant
- Dog Handler/Trainer
- Horse Strapper
- Horse Care or Trainer
- Pet Grooming
- Dog Walking
- Zookeeper/Volunteer
- Vet Nurse
- Wildlife Vet Nurse
- Farmer
- Farm Hand (Dairy, Beef, Goats, Poultry, Pigs)
Animal Care Online Courses
We offer a wide range of animal care online courses, from introductory short courses to Certificate & Advanced Certificate. Most online courses don’t require previous study, but Vet Nursing and Captive Animal Management (Zoo Keeping) might require it.
Who are our Animal Studies for?
Our courses are ideal if you are looking for fully tutor-supported animal care classes online that are affordable and effective. Many students use these courses as stepping stones to nationally recognised qualifications or degrees. Others study for personal knowledge and skill development, applying it directly to their current employment or animal enterprise.
What Qualifications Do I Need to Work with Animals?
The qualifications required depend on the role and employer preferences. Some roles, like veterinarians, require a university education, while others may not need formal qualifications. Learning about animal care online can help you stand out. Our courses can serve as a stepping stone to more formal qualifications.
How Can I Start Working with Animals?
Studying animal courses online can be a great stepping stone into an animal care career. We recommend complementing your studies with volunteer work at animal shelters, wildlife parks, zoos, stables, or local vets. Practical experience is highly valued by employers.
Are Your Animal Courses Linked to Specific Careers?
Our online animal care courses cover topics in detail and can be linked to specific careers. Many students study for personal interest or to improve care for their pets or livestock. We provide the knowledge, and you decide how to use it.
What Are the Benefits of Short Online Animal Courses?
Our short animal care certificate online courses can be completed quickly, typically requiring only a 20-hour commitment. They are cheaper, allowing you to explore new subjects without a large financial commitment.
Can I Fit an Online Animal Care Course Around My Job?
Absolutely! Our self-paced online classes for animal care are designed for flexibility. Most courses require around 100 hours of learning time, which you can schedule according to your convenience.
Do I Need Prior Knowledge Before Starting?
No prior knowledge is required. Our courses are designed as practical guides. Our expert tutors, Dr. Karen and Dr. Karin, will help you learn about animal care.
What Support Will I Receive?
All our online courses come with unlimited tutor support via email. Our tutors are current in their fields, providing personalised support and feedback. You’ll receive a welcome email from your tutor upon enrollment and can email them for help as needed.
What is the Course Duration?
Courses typically require about 100 hours of study, with up to 12 months to complete. Each lesson includes assignments with individual feedback and self-assessment quizzes. This structure ensures deep engagement and learning.
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