Key Dairy Activities:

1. Dairy club show
2. Dairy Calf Sale

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: No
Dairy Option: Yes
# Dairy Science Students: 25
# Animal Science/Dairy: 350
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: approx 15-25
Percent going to vet school: N/A
Percent in ag research: 5-10%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: N/A%
Percent going back to home farm: 20%
Average salary: N/A

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 95
Breed(s): Holstein and Jersey
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 field excursions, students tour dairy operations in New England, tour of local industries and dairy establishments in Dairy Management class

Travel Opportunities:

Dairy Judging Team travels to national contest. Display Herd at Big E for educational purposes, attend Royal Winter Fair/visit farms. Students can also show UConn animals at CT Holstein and Jersey show and at Big E.

Additional Information:

Location of dairy facilities and farm are on campus. There is an opportunity for some students to live at the UConn Kellogg Dairy Facility. Students work a certain amount of hours each week at the dairy facilities in lieu of housing costs. We also offer a one-week dairy travel course during spring semester.

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