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Dairy Cows
These links provide information about dairy cattle care, feeding, health and milk productions.
School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers
This center, based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides the opportunity for motivated individuals to educate themselves about grass-based dairying. It offers specialized training through traditional classroom activities, hands-on internships, farm tours of previous graduates' grass-based dairies, and emphasizes the business and financial planning knowledge required to run a successful dairy business. Classroom instruction at the school runs from the middle of November through the end of March — students typically participate in internships from April through July, though those dates are often flexible. It is the only program of its kind in the nation, and one of the best resources for an education in grass-based dairying.
Babcock Institute for International Research and Development
The Babcock Institute creates customized dairy short courses for international and domestic producers, technicians and managers. It provides research reports on a variety of dairy producer topics. It also offers the Wisconsin Dairy Artisan Research Program, a joint program of the Babcock Institute, the Department of Food Science at the University of WI-Madison, and the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The program provides airfare for individuals who wish to travel abroad to conduct research on dairy production methods in other countries. Call Karen Nielsen at 608-265-4169 for further information.
Center for Dairy Profitability
The University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability develops, coordinates, and conducts effective interdisciplinary educational and applied research programs emphasizing business management, human resource management, production systems, finance and marketing systems that enhance dairy profitability. Call Jenny Vanderlin at 608-263-7795 for further information.
Cornell University Dairy Management Program
Cornell University’s Dairy Management Program is designed for students, dairy farmers, agri-business people and others who have an interest in dairy farm management. It works to gain further understanding of the integration and application of dairy farm management principles and programs with respect to progressive dairying and related industries.
Macrothesauras
This website contains a national and international directory of dairy cattle resources.
Penn State’s Dairy Cattle Program
Penn State’s Dairy Cattle program website offers a comprehensive listing of resources on dairy cattle herd management. Specific program areas include nutrient management, dairy cattle nutrition and reproduction. Call Dr. Jud Heinrichs at 814-863-3916 for further information.
Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, with a member base of over 750 producers and dairy professionals, provides educational programs for its members, while offering a forum for idea interchange and promoting the profitability of the dairy industry. PDPW accepts members of all sizes. Contact 800-947-7379 or mail@pdpw.org for further information.
Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research
The WI Center for Dairy Research, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, is one of the premiere dairy research centers in the United States . Building on Wisconsin ’s tradition as the nation’s Dairy State , the Center’s research program focuses on cheese, dairy ingredients and dairy safety and quality. It provides technical assistance to the dairy industry, including specialty cheese and economics. Call 608-262-5970 for further information.
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board provides numerous resources for Wisconsin’s dairy producers. This site provides resources on managing a farm operation, accessing news and events and learning how WMMB is increasing the demand for milk. Call 608-836-8820 for further information.
