Key Dairy Activities:

1. Dairy Days in September
2. Annual Pioneer Dairy Club Holstein sale in October
3. Annual FFA Career Development events held in March

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: No
Dairy Option: Yes
# Dairy Science Students: 0
# Animal Science/Dairy: 110
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 260
Percent going to vet school: 10 to 20%
Percent in ag research: 25%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 35 to 40%
Percent going back to home farm: 15%
Average salary: $32,000

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 140
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:Animal Science, Dairy Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Reproductive Physiology, Dairy Products & Analysis, Ration Formulation, Topics in Animal Health, Animal Nutrition, Ruminant Nutrition, Genetics, Biology of Lactation, Biotechnology in Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Swine Management, Dairy Management, Beef Management, Principles of Meats, Meat Processing. Ag Marketing, Ag Sales, Ag Prices and Risk Management, Farm Management

Travel Opportunities:

Tour area dairy farms in association with the Dairy Cattle Management Course. Dairy tours sponsored by the Pioneer Dairy Club. Students also attend the Canadian Royal Winter Fair, American Dairy Science-Student Affiliate Regional meeting Expo, NAILE, Midwest Black and White Show. Platteville has one on one student exchange program in Netherlands. and over 700 study abroad opportunities.

Additional Information:

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