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About this program

Dairy Cattle Production and Management at Ohio State ATI prepares you for hands-on careers in the dairy industry. In this Associate of Applied Science program, you’ll build technical knowledge in herd care and dairy operations while also developing the business skills needed to support a successful farm or dairy-related business. 

You’ll study the principles and daily practices that drive dairy production, including genetics, reproduction, milking, herd health and nutritional management. You’ll also learn how to use herd records and strengthen your understanding of agronomy, facilities, equipment, accounting and farm business management. This combination of animal care and business training helps prepare you to manage both the herd and the operation behind it

 

What you’ll learn

  • Dairy herd genetics and reproduction 
  • Milking systems and dairy operations 
  • Herd health and nutritional management 
  • Computerized herd records 
  • Agronomy related to dairy production 
  • Buildings and equipment used in dairy operations 
  • Personnel management 
  • Accounting and farm/business management

What can I do with this degree?

With a degree in Dairy Cattle Production and Management, you can prepare for careers across dairy production and dairy agribusiness. This program is a strong fit for students who want to work directly with animals, support dairy operations, or move into management and service roles within the industry.

Graduates may pursue opportunities with:

  • Dairy production management 
  • Dairy service and support roles 
  • Quality control 
  • Sales 
  • Dairy herd management 
  • Farm management 
  • Dairy technician roles 
  • Farm employment or family farm operations

Graduates from this program may choose to start a dairy of their own, return to a home farm or manager another operation.

Career paths

  • Dairy herd manager 
  • Assistant farm manager 
  • Dairy operations specialist 
  • Dairy field representative 
  • Dairy technician 
  • Quality assurance assistant 
  • Dairy sales or service representative

Build your skills with internships

Copy: Dairy Cattle Production ad Management students learn by doing. All dairy students complete supervised practical work experience that gives them the chance to apply the skills they build in the classroom and laboratory at the Ohio State ATI dairy. You’ll also complete a full-time industry internship. ATI helps you find internship opportunities in Ohio and in other states. 

Because Ohio State ATI is located in the heart of Ohio’s dairy industry, you’ll also have opportunities to connect with industry professionals and explore part-time employment while you’re in school.

Turn your passion into a career

Build hands-on experience in herd care, dairy operations and farm management through practical learning and industry internships.
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