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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Dairy Herdsman Program


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The Dairy Herdsman Program is a one-year course of study in practical dairy knowledge and skills. Through lectures, laboratory exercises, and actual on-the-farm experiences, students are taught to be dairy herdsmen, with highly employable skills. A high school education is highly recommended, but is not a requirement to be admitted to the program.

The classroom and laboratory experiences are directed by Utah State University staff members, extension personnel, and specially qualified guest speakers. Coursework covers such areas as nutrition and feeding, management, physiology, milk production, breeding and selection, and buildings and equipment. Students also gain practical experience and know-how by working with a commercial dairyman in Cache Valley. Many students are now selecting the new degree option, which allows students to take the dairy herdsman classwork and then continue on for a degree in dairy science.

All students may participate in judging at regional and national levels, showing at state and area shows, working with area sales, and field trips to the Western International Dairy Expo, the Dairy Herd Improvement Laboratory, and progressive dairy enterprises. These activities provide a well-rounded background and improve employment opportunities.

Students in this program have access to all privileges available to Utah State University students: athletic and entertainment events, campus housing and food services, the University library, the bookstore, and recreational facilities.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this program will have a good working knowledge of how to care for and make decisions about various dairy animals and will understand and be able to use various types of equipment. These skills, as well as an understanding of the management process involved, can greatly improve the chances of being employed by a dairy or dairy-related industry.

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