Animal Science 297D - ST-Dairy Calf Management

This is a two credit experiential learning class that involves the daily care, feeding, and management of pre- and post-weaned dairy calves. Students are expected to attend weekly management meetings and to complete a two week feeding block. This course requires close quarter work with dairy calves. Under the best of circumstances (use of appropriate personal protective equipment) there is a small but significant risk of contracting zoonotic diseases. To mitigate this risk student purchase and use of coveralls and water proof boots is required. Additional PPE will be provided.

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.