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What is the Dairy Consortium?
- Intensive 6 week course in multiple aspects of dairy management
- 2 sessions allow for introductory as well as advanced topics in dairy management
- Taught by faculty that are national experts in their field
- Funded by allied industry that provide a link for internship and employment opportunities
- Located in the third largest US milk shed
- Providing opportunity to learn how large herds are managed from nationally recognized academics and agri-business experts.
- Small class sizes with daily access to cows and dairies, a true hands-on experience.
- Students can receive credit from their home universities for attending USDETC
- For ALL individuals curious about the opportunities and careers in the dairy industry!
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“No other formal program allows students to acquire such holistic knowledge of the dairy industry, from nutrition to reproduction, genetics, herd health management, welfare and economics, in only six weeks, or that visits as many dairies, feed mills, milk processing plants, calf ranches and has as many laboratories and hands-on practice activities as the consortium offers”
The Purpose Of This Program
The USDETC is organized to provide leadership, support, and resources for the development and facilitation of practical, hands-on large dairy herd education and training. The program is meant to be a learning experience for all students interested in dairy herd management.
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