Animal Science 297D - ST-Dairy Calf Management

This course partners the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences with a local dairy farm to provide an animal-intensive learning experience. Small groups (2-4) of participating students working in shifts, are expected to feed and care for dairy calves seven days per week under the direct supervision of the instructor. Students are also expected to meet weekly as a group to weigh, clean, and perform other management procedures that may be necessary. Additionally, students will be expected to review and discuss recent research in the area of neonatal management, nutrition, housing, well-being, and health of calves birth to weaning.

This course is open to BS-Animal Science & BS-Pre-Veterinary Science majors only. Students must have some dairy experience and transportation or access to transportation to participate. Students must go through UMASS EHS Training within two weeks of starting this class. Interested students must be committed to this course and understand the degree of responsibility this enrollment requires.