UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PLATTEVILLE

Platteville, Wisconsin

Key Dairy Activities:

1. Dairy Days in September
2. Annual Pioneer Classic consignment sale in October

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: Yes (New in 2016)
Dairy Option: Yes
# Animal Science/Dairy: 175
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 250
Percent going to vet school: 6%
Percent in ag research: 2%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 60%
Percent going back to home farm: 30%
Average salary: $32,000

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 130
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:In addition to basic animal science courses (nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health), our courses include introductory ag business and dairy science courses, dairy and meat animal evaluation, dairy products, lactation physiology, senior-level management courses in dairy, ag marketing, ag prices and risk management, as well as courses utilizing various record keeping programs.

Travel Opportunities:

Tour area dairy farms in association with the Dairy Cattle Management Course. Students also attend the Canadian Royal Winter Fair, Midwest and National Dairy Challenge contests, American Dairy Science-Student Affiliate Regional meeting, and World Dairy Expo. Students interested in agriculture and dairy specifically have the opportunity of traveling to Dronten in the Netherlands through our exchange program, either for a semester or a year. There are also short-term faculty-led programs in Ghana, Africa, the Netherlands, China and Romania.


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