WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

Morgantown, West Virginia

Key Dairy Activities:

1.Little Eastern Livestock show 2. WVU Dairy Farm tours 3. Trips to farms in other states

Student Statistics:

Dairy Science major: No Dairy Option: Yes # Dairy Science Students: 0 # Animal Science/Dairy: 8 # Students intending to pursue a dairy career: 2 Percent going to vet school: 60% Percent in ag research: 10% Percent of dairy grads entering the industry: 50% Percent going back to home farm: 0% Average salary: N/A

Dairy Herd Information:

# cows: 50 Breed(s): Holstein and Ayrshire 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: Agricultural business, agronomy, plant sciences, companion animal sciences, livestock related courses, nutrition, genetics and breeding, food sciences

Travel Opportunities:

Tours are part of management classes; specific tours are set for the dairy heifer management and dairy production classes.

Additional Information:

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