Key Dairy Activities:

1. Yearly club trip
2. Consignment sale
3. Cheese sale

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: Yes
Dairy Option: Yes
# Dairy Science Students: 35
# Animal Science/Dairy:0
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 35
Percent going to vet school: 5 %
Percent in ag research: <5 %
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 90%
Percent going back to home farm: 75 to 80%
Average salary: $35,000

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 65
Breed(s): Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes

Course Work:

Internship required for graduation: Yes
Assistance finding jobs or agriculture internships: Yes
Opportunities to work on dairy farms while attending school: Yes
Courses:Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Diseases, Lactation, Dairy Cattle evaluation and many others. They also offer a minor in Ag Business.

Travel Opportunities:

The Dairy Club takes an annual trip to places including California, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Mexico, World Dairy Expo, Canada or Texas. They also visit farms in several courses.

Additional Information:

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