The Ohio State University
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, Ohio
Key Dairy Activities:
1. Buckeye Royal
2. Milkshakes at Farm Science Review
3. Buckeye Classic Cattle Sale
Student Statistics:
Dairy Science major: No
Dairy Option: Yes
# Dairy Science Students: 50
# Animal Science/Dairy:30
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 50
Percent going to vet school: 5 to7%
Percent in ag research: 10%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 25%
Percent going back to home farm: 20%
Average salary: N/A
Dairy Herd Information:
# cows: 100
Breed(s): Jersey
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes
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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: See the Ohio State course catalog
Travel Opportunities:
Students have the opportunity to participate in the annual Ohio Dairy Challenge whereby students evaluate a dairy farm operation. Student that do well in the Ohio Dairy Challenge are invited to participate in the regional and national Dairy Challenge programs. All students must complete an internship, and many students will complete their internship on a dairy farm. They also have a study experience to the Netherlands.
Additional Information:
The University’s dairy farm is used for courses that include dairy farm visits.
