University of Florida
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, Florida
Key Dairy Activities:
1. Dairy Daze at UF Dairy
Student Statistics:
Dairy Science major: No
Dairy Option: Yes
# Dairy Science Students: 0
# Animal Science/Dairy: 20
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 20
Percent going to vet school: 80%
Percent in ag research: 15%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: N/A
Percent going back to home farm: N/A
Average salary: N/A
Dairy Herd Information:
# cows: 500
Breed(s): Holstein
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes
Course Work:
Internship required for graduation: No
Assistance finding jobs or agriculture internships: Yes
Opportunities to work on dairy farms while attending school: Yes
Courses: There is a comprehensive course selection at the University of Florida within the College of Agriculutral and Life Sciences and across the University, through agreements with the College of Business and Law.
Travel Opportunities:
Florida has a significant number of large farms (average herd size = 900 milking) and many producers host tours and internships for students from UF and many other institutions around the US and worldwide. There are 8 to 10 dairies within 30 miles of campus with 1000 or more cows. All of those dairies welcome student involvement. Students also participate in Dairy Challenge and ADSA-SAD.
Additional Information:
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