DAIRY FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM

DYSCI 210

Principles and practices of dairy nutrition and management. Explore various aspects of dairy farm operations, including dairy cattle nutrition, herd health, and farm diagnostics. Participation in team based dairy farm diagnostics.

DYSCI 233

Overview of practical dairy herd management with components of reproduction, nutrition, milk quality, raising dairy replacements, facilities and records. Laboratories emphasize practical applications, analyses of alternatives and decision making.

DYSCI 799

Instructional orientation to teaching at the higher eductation level in the agricultural and life sciences, direct teaching experience under faculty supervision, experience in testing and evaluation of students, and the analysis of teaching performance.

DYSCI 534

Provides the technical knowledge and practical skills to design and execute an effective reproductive management program for dairy cattle. Study key reproductive physiology and practical research results that underlie reproductive management programs. Participate in hands-on laboratories to learn, practice, and demonstrate practical reproductive management techniques including: semen handling, artificial insemination, and ultrasound of ovaries and uterus.

DYSCI 234

The second of a two course sequence designed as an overview of practical dairy herd management with components of animal welfare and handling, health, calf and heifer rearing, facilities and production economics. Laboratories emphasize practical applications, investigation of alternatives and decision making.