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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Dairy ScienceBy Ted Halbach
Extension Youth Specialist/Dairy Cattle Evaluation Instructor
elcome to the
Why College and Dairy Science?
•Opportunity– USDA reports 48,000 positions available in agriculture with only 45,700 college graduates to fill them.– 200,000 dairy industry or related jobs in Wisconsin according to Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Ben Brancel
Industry ScopeWisconsin -
Still America’s Dairyland
•Dairy product sales represent 51.2% of the states agriculture worth $2.9 billion.•#2 nationally in milk production (23.1 billion lbs).•#2 nationally in number of cows (1,365,000).•#3 nationally in per capita production (4,373 lbs).•#1 nationally in herds (20,645).•A Worldwide leader in genetics, products and services
Industry ScopeThe U.S. Dairy Industry -
A World Leader
•9,160,000 cows
•87,669 herds
•162,711 million lbs. of production (21% of world production)
Why College and Dairy Science?
•Rewards– financial
• U.S. News reports college graduates earn 77% more than high school graduates
– job satisfaction
The UW - MadisonDairy Science
Undergraduate Degree Program
UW-Madison in the Rankings:
•#1 Dairy Science Program (The Gourman Report)
•#8 Public National University (U.S. News)
•#6 “Top 100 Values” of all state-assisted universities (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine)
Equipping Students for 21st Century Careers
The college’s goal is to insure that every student develops:
• The ability to think critically and creatively…
• The ability to communicate effectively…
• A global perspective:an appreciation for interdependencies…
• The ability to work with others…
• Specialized knowledge in at least one discipline…
• A respect for truth, a tolerance for diverse view and a sense of professional ethics.
The Dairy Science FacultyOur faculty is committed to
excellence in research, instruction and extension.
Our Student to faculty ratio is 10:1
-80% of students admitted as freshmen will graduate
Dr. Louis Armentano, Chair
The Undergraduate Instruction Faculty:• Dr. Louis Armentano, Nutrition,Department Chair
• Dr. David Combs, Nutrition
• Dr. Ric Grummer, Nutrition
• Dr. Michel Wattiaux, Management
• Dr. Roger Palmer, Management
• Dr. Lewis Sheffield, Physiology
• Dr. Milo Wiltbank, Reproductive Physiology
• Dr. George Shook, Genetics
• Ted Halbach, Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Three Degree Programs- 5 curriculum options
1. Natural Sciences Excellent preparation for:
a) Veterinary Medicine
b) Medical School
c) Graduate School
d) Careers in research, biotechnology and genetics
Three Degree Programs- 5 curriculum options
2. International Agriculture Prepares you for careers in
international trade and agribusiness
Three Degree Programs- 5 curriculum options
3. Agricultural Sciencesa) Production Systems
b) Social Science
c) Business Dairy Enterprise Management
More About… the Dairy Enterprise Management
Specialization* * Modeled after the “Certificate in Business”
Program for non-business majors
Core Courses Include:–Introductory Accounting/Accounting Principles
–Introduction to Finance
–Marketing Management
–Organizational Behavior
Dairy Enterprise Management Specialization (cont.)
...plus two elective courses from the following:– Small Business Management– Human Resource Management– The Real Estate Process– International Business– Management of Service and Manufacturing
Operations– Business Law– Principles of Risk Management
Graduates in Agricultural Sciences pursue careers in:
• Journalism• Nutrition Consulting• A.I.• Dairy Product Promotion• Financial Consulting• Dairy Herd Management• Sales • Computers• Ag Policy• Extension• Breed Associations• Ag Education
Be Sure to Ask About:
• The Cost
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• Part Time Employment
• Internship Opportunities
What does it cost at Madison?
Wisconsin Resident
Non- Resident
Commuter
Tuition & fees* $3,780 $13,920 $3,780
Books & Supplies 660 660 660
Room & Board 5,470 5,470 3,050
Miscellaneous 1,780 1,780 1,780
Travel** 370 370 100
Total $12,060 $22,200 $9,370
*Fees & Tuition are estimates for 2000 -2001 **Non-residents may require additional travel allowance depending on their home state.
2000-01 Undergraduate Budgets
Scholarships– Over $400,000 available in CALS
– $25,000 awarded by Dairy Science
– Incoming Dairy Science freshmen for Fall 2000 will average $1,500
– YOU MUST APPLY!!!! (January 15 deadline!)
Financial Aid
75% of UW-Madison students receive some assistance
Apply as soon after January 1, 2001 as possible. Best if completed by February 15.
Part Time Employment
– Over 40 student positions are available in Dairy Science
• Dairy Herds
• Research Laboratories
• Administrative Offices
Extracurricular Activities
– Badger Dairy Club
Badger Dairy Club
• World Dairy Expo
• Trips
• The Badger Invitational Sale
Extracurricular Activities• Dairy Judging
– 7 National Intercollegiate Contest Championships
Housing– Residence Halls
– Alpha Gamma Rho
– Delta Theta Sigma
– Babcock House
– Association of Women in Agriculture
Visit our website
http://www.wisc.edu/dysci/
....you can at UW-Madison!
hy not study to be the best?