VIRGINIA TECH
Blacksburg, VirginiaKey Dairy Activities:
1. International and Spring Trip2. Club Cattle Sale
3. National and Southern ADSA
Student Statistics:
Dairy Science major: Yes
Dairy Option: Yes
# Dairy Science Students: 95
# Animal Science/Dairy: N/A
# Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 95
Percent going to vet school: 15%
Percent in ag research: 30%
Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 70%
Percent going back to home farm: 50%
Average salary: N/A
Dairy Herd Information:
# cows: 180Breed(s): Holstein, Jersey, Crossbreds
Student labor: Yes
Used for research: Yes
Course Work:
Internship required for graduation: NoAssistance finding jobs or agriculture internships: Yes
Opportunities to work on dairy farms while attending school: Yes
Courses:Animal Science livestock courses, Agricultural business management, Dairy enterprise management , Animal health, Nutrition, Genetics, Reproduction, Lactation Physiology, Data Management, Nutrient Management , Ethics, etc. Supporting university courses in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Business, Communications, Agricultural Economics, Crop Science,
Travel Opportunities:
Travel with special study farm management analysis courses, field trips in DASC management courses, Dairy Challenge training, internships, Spring Trips, International Trips Challenge Teams, and ADSA meetings.Additional Information:
Multiple activities of Virginia Tech Dairy Club affords numerous opportunities for student leadership training and experience. Return to 4 Year College Listings