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?