Produce milk to feed the world.
Dairy products are vital components of nutritious diets around the world. This major focuses on the production of high quality milk, with an emphasis on lactation, nutrition, breeding and farm management, leading to numerous exciting and diverse job opportunities all around the country.
A commercial internship experience is required. Graduates will become leaders in milk production and allied industries.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in how a cow's nutrition and genetics impacts her milk production and future generations.
- Have a passion in caring for the well-being and health of dairy cattle.
- Have a desire to lead and collaborate with others.
- Desire to grow personally and professionally in herd and farm management best practices.
- Are fascinated by the multiple facets of the dairy and food industry from farm to table.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Technical sales and business developer
- Hersman manager/supervisor
- Veterinarian
- Breeding and genetics specialist
- Pharmaceutical associate
- Nutrition consultant
- Dairy field support specialist
- Equipment specialist and manufacturer
- State or federal inspector/auditor
- Marketing and communications specialist
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Family farm
- Alltech
- Trans Ova
- DHIA
- Accelerated Genetics
- DeLaval
- Zoetis
- Diamond V
- Midwest Dairy
- Land O' Lakes
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Zoetis
- Land O' Lakes
- Cargill
- Extension
- Dairy farm operations
Suggested Certificates
Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
Livestock and Animal Products Evaluation Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Animal Science Minor
Agricultural Business Minor
Agribusiness Marketing Minor
Commodity Risk Management Minor
Accounting Minor
Animal Health Minor
Microbiology Minor
Communication Studies Minor
Spanish Minor
Management Minor
Suggested Dual Majors
Dairy Manufacturing (B.S.)
Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Leadership Specialization
Agricultural Science (B.S.)
Animal Science (B.S.) - Production Management Specialization
Animal Science (B.S.) - Industry Relations Specialization
Animal Science (B.S.) - Science Specialization
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Still Undecided?
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