DASC-4474: Advanced Dairy Management Evaluation

Description: Students will learn to critically evaluate all aspects of dairy farm management on working farms. The assessment and recommendations will be developed using information gathered from herd production records and financial statements, visual observations at the farm, and an interview of the farm owner and workers. Data assessed will include milk, growth, health, reproduction, and culling records; cash flow and profit loss statements; nutrition and nutrient management records; and labor management structure. The assessments and reports will further develop integrative thinking, oral communication, and written communication skills.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Corequisites: DASC-4475

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A