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:
N/A
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