Dairy Science Technology

You will graduate from one of the nation's top-tier dairy science programs and develop your knowledge of operations and advanced technologies at our on-site, nationally recognized Iowa's Dairy Center. Your studies include building a dairy herd feeding program, constructing milk harvest protocols, creating a bio-secure environment to house dairy cattle and designing a dairy herd breeding program. A combination of experiential and hands-on learning with a dairy herd will develop your skills including; artificial insemination (AI); vaccinations and treatments including IV, Sub-Q and IM; ration evaluation, balancing, mixing and delivery; feed harvest, storage and nutrient testing; genomics and sire selection; milk sampling, culturing and milk harvest prep procedures; milk marketing and feed purchasing; facility design of parlors, freestalls, and manure storage; neonatal care of dairy calves and replacement heifers; and financial analysis, including cost of production and profitability return.

Many graduates return to manage and implement new strategies on their family farms, or advance their careers locally and nationally. Your credits transfer into four-year bachelor's degree programs. If you want hands-on learning with a real dairy operation, this program is the perfect fit for you. Your education and training also includes national certification in OSHA, artificial insemination and both dairy and beef quality assurance. Enrich your classroom study by competing on the Dairy Judging team or completing an internship at area dairy operations.